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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.47, 1,183.27 and 515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.47, 1,183.27 and 515.97 is: 772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.47 : 1,183.27 = 515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.47/1,183.27 = 515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.47x = 1,183.27 × 515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.47x = 610,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,523.33/790.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.36

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