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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.44, 1,191.84 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.44, 1,191.84 and 519.84 is: 780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.44 : 1,191.84 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.44/1,191.84 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.44x = 1,191.84 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.44x = 619,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,566.11/793.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.86

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