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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.08, 1,186.62 and 504.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.08, 1,186.62 and 504.34 is: 756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.08 : 1,186.62 = 504.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.08/1,186.62 = 504.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.08x = 1,186.62 × 504.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.08x = 598,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,459.93/791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.51

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