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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.83, 1,186.70 and 531.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.83, 1,186.70 and 531.43 is: 796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.83 : 1,186.70 = 531.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.83/1,186.70 = 531.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.83x = 1,186.70 × 531.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.83x = 630,645.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,645.35/791.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.44

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