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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.92, 1,187.16 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.92, 1,187.16 and 502.56 is: 754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.92 : 1,187.16 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.92/1,187.16 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.92x = 1,187.16 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.92x = 596,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,619.13/790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.34

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