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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.82, 1,185.58 and 574.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.82, 1,185.58 and 574.12 is: 858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.82 : 1,185.58 = 574.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.82/1,185.58 = 574.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.82x = 1,185.58 × 574.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.82x = 680,665.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,665.19/792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.54

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