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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788, 1,182 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788, 1,182 and 533.12 is: 799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,182 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,182 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,182 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 630,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,147.84/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.68

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