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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.57, 1,188.86 and 573.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.57, 1,188.86 and 573.87 is: 860.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.57 : 1,188.86 = 573.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.57/1,188.86 = 573.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.57x = 1,188.86 × 573.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.57x = 682,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,248.22/792.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.81

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