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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.72, 1,184.88 and 501.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.72, 1,184.88 and 501.28 is: 751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.72 : 1,184.88 = 501.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.72/1,184.88 = 501.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.72x = 1,184.88 × 501.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.72x = 593,956.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,956.65/790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.16

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