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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.48, 1,192.62 and 575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.48, 1,192.62 and 575.24 is: 863.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.48 : 1,192.62 = 575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.48/1,192.62 = 575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.48x = 1,192.62 × 575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.48x = 686,042.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,042.73/794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.51

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