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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.92, 1,186.57 and 559.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.92, 1,186.57 and 559.68 is: 838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.92 : 1,186.57 = 559.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.92/1,186.57 = 559.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.92x = 1,186.57 × 559.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.92x = 664,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,099.50/791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.59

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