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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.80, 1,189.82 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.80, 1,189.82 and 518.82 is: 778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.80 : 1,189.82 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.80/1,189.82 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.80x = 1,189.82 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.80x = 617,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,293.87/792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.62

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