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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.02, 1,195.83 and 577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.02, 1,195.83 and 577.32 is: 867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.02 : 1,195.83 = 577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.02/1,195.83 = 577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.02x = 1,195.83 × 577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.02x = 690,376.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,376.58/796.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.29

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