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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.88, 1,187.52 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.88, 1,187.52 and 503.44 is: 754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.88 : 1,187.52 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.88/1,187.52 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.88x = 1,187.52 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.88x = 597,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,845.07/792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.02

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