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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.28, 1,182.50 and 514.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.28, 1,182.50 and 514.69 is: 771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.28 : 1,182.50 = 514.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.28/1,182.50 = 514.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.28x = 1,182.50 × 514.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.28x = 608,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,617.33/789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.11

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