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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,185.88 and 501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,185.88 and 501.69 is: 752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,185.88 = 501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,185.88 = 501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,185.88 × 501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 594,944.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,944.14/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.27

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