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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.69, 1,186.57 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.69, 1,186.57 and 531.68 is: 796.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.69 : 1,186.57 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.69/1,186.57 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.69x = 1,186.57 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.69x = 630,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,875.54/791.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.87

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