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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.20, 1,187.34 and 518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.20, 1,187.34 and 518.70 is: 776.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.20 : 1,187.34 = 518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.20/1,187.34 = 518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.20x = 1,187.34 × 518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.20x = 615,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,873.26/793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.44

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