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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.82, 1,190.08 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.82, 1,190.08 and 577.12 is: 863.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.82 : 1,190.08 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.82/1,190.08 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.82x = 1,190.08 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.82x = 686,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,818.97/795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.03

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