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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.36, 1,187.28 and 575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.36, 1,187.28 and 575.28 is: 862.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.36 : 1,187.28 = 575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.36/1,187.28 = 575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.36x = 1,187.28 × 575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.36x = 683,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,018.44/792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.01

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