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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.34, 1,185.70 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.34, 1,185.70 and 573.22 is: 857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.34 : 1,185.70 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.34/1,185.70 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.34x = 1,185.70 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.34x = 679,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,666.95/792.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.80

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