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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.83, 1,192.36 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.83, 1,192.36 and 577.10 is: 865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.83 : 1,192.36 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.83/1,192.36 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.83x = 1,192.36 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.83x = 688,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,110.19/794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.74

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