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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.96, 1,191.18 and 574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.96, 1,191.18 and 574.16 is: 861.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.96 : 1,191.18 = 574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.96/1,191.18 = 574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.96x = 1,191.18 × 574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.96x = 683,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,927.91/793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.41

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