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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.10, 1,172.04 and 589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.10, 1,172.04 and 589.86 is: 883.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.10 : 1,172.04 = 589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.10/1,172.04 = 589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.10x = 1,172.04 × 589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.10x = 691,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,339.51/782.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.95

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