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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.52, 1,190.52 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.52, 1,190.52 and 577.08 is: 864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.52 : 1,190.52 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.52/1,190.52 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.52x = 1,190.52 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.52x = 687,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,025.28/794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.70

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