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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,189.08 and 520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,189.08 and 520.44 is: 780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,189.08 = 520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,189.08 = 520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,189.08 × 520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 618,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,844.80/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.48

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