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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.90, 1,190.85 and 521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.90, 1,190.85 and 521.72 is: 782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.90 : 1,190.85 = 521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.90/1,190.85 = 521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.90x = 1,190.85 × 521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.90x = 621,290.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,290.26/793.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.58

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