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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.81, 1,188.01 and 557.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.81, 1,188.01 and 557.77 is: 836.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.81 : 1,188.01 = 557.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.81/1,188.01 = 557.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.81x = 1,188.01 × 557.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.81x = 662,634.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,634.76/791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.87

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