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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.68, 1,173.60 and 587.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.68, 1,173.60 and 587.28 is: 881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.68 : 1,173.60 = 587.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.68/1,173.60 = 587.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.68x = 1,173.60 × 587.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.68x = 689,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,231.81/781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.73

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