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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.17, 1,185.87 and 516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.17, 1,185.87 and 516.80 is: 775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.17 : 1,185.87 = 516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.17/1,185.87 = 516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.17x = 1,185.87 × 516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.17x = 612,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,851.69/790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.59

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