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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,192.07 and 577.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,192.07 and 577.64 is: 866.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,192.07 = 577.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,192.07 = 577.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,192.07 × 577.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 688,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,582.80/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.45

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