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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.47, 1,187.20 and 519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.47, 1,187.20 and 519.28 is: 778.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.47 : 1,187.20 = 519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.47/1,187.20 = 519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.47x = 1,187.20 × 519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.47x = 616,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,489.22/791.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.92

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