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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.37, 1,184.92 and 516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.37, 1,184.92 and 516.78 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.37 : 1,184.92 = 516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.37/1,184.92 = 516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.37x = 1,184.92 × 516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.37x = 612,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,337.03/791.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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