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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,181.14 and 528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,181.14 and 528.40 is: 791.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,181.14 = 528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,181.14 = 528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,181.14 × 528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 624,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,114.38/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.20

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