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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.52, 1,189.02 and 576.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.52, 1,189.02 and 576.08 is: 863.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.52 : 1,189.02 = 576.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.52/1,189.02 = 576.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.52x = 1,189.02 × 576.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.52x = 684,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,970.64/793.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.21

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