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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.66, 1,187.49 and 502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.66, 1,187.49 and 502.22 is: 753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.66 : 1,187.49 = 502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.66/1,187.49 = 502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.66x = 1,187.49 × 502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.66x = 596,381.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,381.23/791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.33

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