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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.50, 1,182.08 and 529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.50, 1,182.08 and 529.14 is: 792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.50 : 1,182.08 = 529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.50/1,182.08 = 529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.50x = 1,182.08 × 529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.50x = 625,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,485.81/789.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.26

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