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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.90, 1,186.76 and 502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.90, 1,186.76 and 502.82 is: 753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.90 : 1,186.76 = 502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.90/1,186.76 = 502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.90x = 1,186.76 × 502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.90x = 596,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,718.22/791.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.53

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