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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.96, 1,187.02 and 517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.96, 1,187.02 and 517.56 is: 775.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.96 : 1,187.02 = 517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.96/1,187.02 = 517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.96x = 1,187.02 × 517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.96x = 614,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,354.07/791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.74

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