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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.50, 1,187.79 and 576.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.50, 1,187.79 and 576.58 is: 865.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.50 : 1,187.79 = 576.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.50/1,187.79 = 576.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.50x = 1,187.79 × 576.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.50x = 684,855.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,855.96/791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.26

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