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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.67, 1,192.70 and 588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.67, 1,192.70 and 588.70 is: 883.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.67 : 1,192.70 = 588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.67/1,192.70 = 588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.67x = 1,192.70 × 588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.67x = 702,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,142.49/794.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.56

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