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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.67, 1,185.31 and 585.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.67, 1,185.31 and 585.21 is: 875.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.67 : 1,185.31 = 585.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.67/1,185.31 = 585.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.67x = 1,185.31 × 585.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.67x = 693,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,655.27/792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.09

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