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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,184.70 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,184.70 and 501.80 is: 753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,184.70 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,184.70 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,184.70 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 594,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,482.46/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.31

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