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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.10, 1,189.65 and 517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.10, 1,189.65 and 517.70 is: 776.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.10 : 1,189.65 = 517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.10/1,189.65 = 517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.10x = 1,189.65 × 517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.10x = 615,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,881.81/793.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.55

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