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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.62, 1,183.32 and 515.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.62, 1,183.32 and 515.38 is: 773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.62 : 1,183.32 = 515.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.62/1,183.32 = 515.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.62x = 1,183.32 × 515.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.62x = 609,859.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,859.46/788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.32

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