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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,188.24 and 572.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,188.24 and 572.48 is: 859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,188.24 = 572.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,188.24 = 572.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,188.24 × 572.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 680,243.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,243.64/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.33

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