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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789, 1,185.24 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789, 1,185.24 and 515.52 is: 774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789 : 1,185.24 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789/1,185.24 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789x = 1,185.24 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789x = 611,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,014.92/789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.42

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