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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.08, 1,187.60 and 572.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.08, 1,187.60 and 572.78 is: 857.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.08 : 1,187.60 = 572.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.08/1,187.60 = 572.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.08x = 1,187.60 × 572.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.08x = 680,224.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,224.73/793.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.70

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