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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.85, 1,183.23 and 515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.85, 1,183.23 and 515.16 is: 772.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.85 : 1,183.23 = 515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.85/1,183.23 = 515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.85x = 1,183.23 × 515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.85x = 609,552.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,552.77/788.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.71

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