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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.39, 1,185.69 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.39, 1,185.69 and 517.52 is: 775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.39 : 1,185.69 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.39/1,185.69 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.39x = 1,185.69 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.39x = 613,618.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,618.29/791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.37

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