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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.40, 1,182.18 and 532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.40, 1,182.18 and 532.12 is: 796.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.40 : 1,182.18 = 532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.40/1,182.18 = 532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.40x = 1,182.18 × 532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.40x = 629,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,061.62/789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.89

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