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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.88, 1,185.72 and 517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.88, 1,185.72 and 517.56 is: 774.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.88 : 1,185.72 = 517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.88/1,185.72 = 517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.88x = 1,185.72 × 517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.88x = 613,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,681.24/791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.97

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