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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.53, 1,176.07 and 587.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.53, 1,176.07 and 587.85 is: 882.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.53 : 1,176.07 = 587.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.53/1,176.07 = 587.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.53x = 1,176.07 × 587.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.53x = 691,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,352.75/783.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.36

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