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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.33, 1,190.48 and 577.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.33, 1,190.48 and 577.65 is: 865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.33 : 1,190.48 = 577.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.33/1,190.48 = 577.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.33x = 1,190.48 × 577.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.33x = 687,677.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,677.88/794.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.74

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