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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.86, 1,188.34 and 518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.86, 1,188.34 and 518.08 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.86 : 1,188.34 = 518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.86/1,188.34 = 518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.86x = 1,188.34 × 518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.86x = 615,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,655.19/791.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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