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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.22, 1,189.26 and 570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.22, 1,189.26 and 570.98 is: 856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.22 : 1,189.26 = 570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.22/1,189.26 = 570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.22x = 1,189.26 × 570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.22x = 679,043.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,043.67/793.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.06

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