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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.56, 1,187.34 and 576.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.56, 1,187.34 and 576.51 is: 864.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.56 : 1,187.34 = 576.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.56/1,187.34 = 576.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.56x = 1,187.34 × 576.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.56x = 684,507.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,507.45/791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.76

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