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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.86, 1,183.90 and 514.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.86, 1,183.90 and 514.88 is: 772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.86 : 1,183.90 = 514.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.86/1,183.90 = 514.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.86x = 1,183.90 × 514.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.86x = 609,566.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,566.43/788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.72

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