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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.92, 1,185.15 and 501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.92, 1,185.15 and 501.75 is: 751.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.92 : 1,185.15 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.92/1,185.15 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.92x = 1,185.15 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.92x = 594,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,649.01/790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.84

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