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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.87, 1,187.81 and 519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.87, 1,187.81 and 519.68 is: 779.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.87 : 1,187.81 = 519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.87/1,187.81 = 519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.87x = 1,187.81 × 519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.87x = 617,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,285.37/791.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.53

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