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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.99, 1,190.99 and 521.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.99, 1,190.99 and 521.81 is: 782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.99 : 1,190.99 = 521.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.99/1,190.99 = 521.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.99x = 1,190.99 × 521.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.99x = 621,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,470.49/793.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.72

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