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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.68, 1,186.62 and 517.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.68, 1,186.62 and 517.30 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.68 : 1,186.62 = 517.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.68/1,186.62 = 517.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.68x = 1,186.62 × 517.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.68x = 613,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,838.53/790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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