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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.94, 1,186.42 and 517.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.94, 1,186.42 and 517.16 is: 775.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.94 : 1,186.42 = 517.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.94/1,186.42 = 517.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.94x = 1,186.42 × 517.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.94x = 613,568.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,568.97/790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.75

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