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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.56, 1,190.56 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.56, 1,190.56 and 577.12 is: 864.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.56 : 1,190.56 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.56/1,190.56 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.56x = 1,190.56 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.56x = 687,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,095.99/794.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.75

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