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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,189.26 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,189.26 and 520.20 is: 779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,189.26 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,189.26 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,189.26 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 618,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,653.05/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.18

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