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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.27, 1,194.71 and 576.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.27, 1,194.71 and 576.57 is: 866.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.27 : 1,194.71 = 576.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.27/1,194.71 = 576.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.27x = 1,194.71 × 576.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.27x = 688,831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,831.06/795.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.16

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