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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.48, 1,191.48 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.48, 1,191.48 and 520.56 is: 780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.48 : 1,191.48 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.48/1,191.48 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.48x = 1,191.48 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.48x = 620,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,236.83/794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.68

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