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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.84, 1,186.50 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.84, 1,186.50 and 531.88 is: 797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.84 : 1,186.50 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.84/1,186.50 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.84x = 1,186.50 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.84x = 631,075.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,075.62/790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.98

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