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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.93, 1,184.68 and 516.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.93, 1,184.68 and 516.18 is: 773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.93 : 1,184.68 = 516.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.93/1,184.68 = 516.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.93x = 1,184.68 × 516.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.93x = 611,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,508.12/790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.15

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