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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.66, 1,190.66 and 586.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.66, 1,190.66 and 586.93 is: 878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.66 : 1,190.66 = 586.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.66/1,190.66 = 586.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.66x = 1,190.66 × 586.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.66x = 698,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,832.01/795.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.31

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