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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.24, 1,185.84 and 517.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.24, 1,185.84 and 517.68 is: 774.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.24 : 1,185.84 = 517.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.24/1,185.84 = 517.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.24x = 1,185.84 × 517.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.24x = 613,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,885.65/792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.87

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