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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.40, 1,191.92 and 584.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.40, 1,191.92 and 584.18 is: 874.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.40 : 1,191.92 = 584.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.40/1,191.92 = 584.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.40x = 1,191.92 × 584.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.40x = 696,289.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,289.87/796.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.30

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