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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.18, 1,183.14 and 515.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.18, 1,183.14 and 515.59 is: 772.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.18 : 1,183.14 = 515.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.18/1,183.14 = 515.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.18x = 1,183.14 × 515.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.18x = 610,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,015.15/790.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.00

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