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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.50, 1,173.12 and 587.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.50, 1,173.12 and 587.19 is: 878.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.50 : 1,173.12 = 587.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.50/1,173.12 = 587.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.50x = 1,173.12 × 587.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.50x = 688,844.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,844.33/784.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.07

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