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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.34, 1,188.70 and 575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.34, 1,188.70 and 575.22 is: 860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.34 : 1,188.70 = 575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.34/1,188.70 = 575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.34x = 1,188.70 × 575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.34x = 683,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,764.01/794.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.80

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