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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791, 1,188.24 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791, 1,188.24 and 517.52 is: 777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791 : 1,188.24 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791/1,188.24 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791x = 1,188.24 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791x = 614,937.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,937.96/791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.42

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