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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.67, 1,186.26 and 502.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.67, 1,186.26 and 502.50 is: 752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.67 : 1,186.26 = 502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.67/1,186.26 = 502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.67x = 1,186.26 × 502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.67x = 596,095.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,095.65/791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.96

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