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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,189.68 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,189.68 and 573.16 is: 859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,189.68 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,189.68 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,189.68 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 681,876.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,876.99/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.91

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