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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,172.73 and 587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,172.73 and 587.32 is: 880.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,172.73 = 587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,172.73 = 587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,172.73 × 587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 688,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,767.78/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.06

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