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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.90, 1,189.14 and 577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.90, 1,189.14 and 577 is: 864.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.90 : 1,189.14 = 577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.90/1,189.14 = 577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.90x = 1,189.14 × 577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.90x = 686,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,133.78/793.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.26

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