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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.70, 1,185.42 and 529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.70, 1,185.42 and 529.56 is: 795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.70 : 1,185.42 = 529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.70/1,185.42 = 529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.70x = 1,185.42 × 529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.70x = 627,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,751.02/788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.93

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