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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.50, 1,191.51 and 575.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.50, 1,191.51 and 575.78 is: 861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.50 : 1,191.51 = 575.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.50/1,191.51 = 575.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.50x = 1,191.51 × 575.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.50x = 686,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,041.67/796.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.32

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