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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.55, 1,186.43 and 516.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.55, 1,186.43 and 516.57 is: 775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.55 : 1,186.43 = 516.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.55/1,186.43 = 516.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.55x = 1,186.43 × 516.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.55x = 612,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,868.21/790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.24

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