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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.08, 1,187.10 and 531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.08, 1,187.10 and 531.48 is: 797.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.08 : 1,187.10 = 531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.08/1,187.10 = 531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.08x = 1,187.10 × 531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.08x = 630,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,919.91/791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.54

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