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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.48, 1,185.54 and 501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.48, 1,185.54 and 501.50 is: 751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.48 : 1,185.54 = 501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.48/1,185.54 = 501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.48x = 1,185.54 × 501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.48x = 594,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,548.31/791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.19

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