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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.96, 1,188.18 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.96, 1,188.18 and 572.16 is: 858.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.96 : 1,188.18 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.96/1,188.18 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.96x = 1,188.18 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.96x = 679,829.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,829.07/791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.41

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