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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.26, 1,191.83 and 572.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.26, 1,191.83 and 572.78 is: 857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.26 : 1,191.83 = 572.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.26/1,191.83 = 572.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.26x = 1,191.83 × 572.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.26x = 682,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,647.56/796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.32

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