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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.92, 1,172.82 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.92, 1,172.82 and 588.80 is: 880.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.92 : 1,172.82 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.92/1,172.82 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.92x = 1,172.82 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.92x = 690,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,556.42/783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.90

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