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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.77, 1,192.46 and 575.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.77, 1,192.46 and 575.07 is: 863.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.77 : 1,192.46 = 575.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.77/1,192.46 = 575.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.77x = 1,192.46 × 575.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.77x = 685,745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,745.10/793.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.91

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