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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,186.68 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,186.68 and 530.48 is: 797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,186.68 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,186.68 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,186.68 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 629,510.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,510.01/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.25

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