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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.62, 1,183.14 and 515.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.62, 1,183.14 and 515.57 is: 772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.62 : 1,183.14 = 515.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.62/1,183.14 = 515.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.62x = 1,183.14 × 515.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.62x = 609,985.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,985.57/789.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.51

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