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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.24, 1,182.36 and 514.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.24, 1,182.36 and 514.16 is: 771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.24 : 1,182.36 = 514.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.24/1,182.36 = 514.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.24x = 1,182.36 × 514.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.24x = 607,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,922.22/788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.24

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