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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.48, 1,195.13 and 578.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.48, 1,195.13 and 578.90 is: 868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.48 : 1,195.13 = 578.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.48/1,195.13 = 578.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.48x = 1,195.13 × 578.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.48x = 691,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,851.89/796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.64

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