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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,186.71 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,186.71 and 531.27 is: 796.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,186.71 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,186.71 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,186.71 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 630,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,463.42/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.88

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