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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,182.72 and 514.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,182.72 and 514.56 is: 772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,182.72 = 514.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,182.72 = 514.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,182.72 × 514.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 608,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,580.40/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.39

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