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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.55, 1,187.73 and 517.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.55, 1,187.73 and 517.77 is: 776.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.55 : 1,187.73 = 517.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.55/1,187.73 = 517.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.55x = 1,187.73 × 517.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.55x = 614,970.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,970.96/791.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.92

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