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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.34, 1,186.38 and 531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.34, 1,186.38 and 531.60 is: 796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.34 : 1,186.38 = 531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.34/1,186.38 = 531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.34x = 1,186.38 × 531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.34x = 630,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,679.61/791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.98

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