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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.40, 1,188.12 and 576.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.40, 1,188.12 and 576.35 is: 865.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.40 : 1,188.12 = 576.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.40/1,188.12 = 576.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.40x = 1,188.12 × 576.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.40x = 684,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,770.40/791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.26

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