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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,192.08 and 579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,192.08 and 579 is: 867.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,192.08 = 579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,192.08 = 579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,192.08 × 579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 690,214.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,214.32/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.15

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