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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.84, 1,190.91 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.84, 1,190.91 and 576.72 is: 863.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.84 : 1,190.91 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.84/1,190.91 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.84x = 1,190.91 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.84x = 686,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,821.62/795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.01

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