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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.16, 1,174.29 and 591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.16, 1,174.29 and 591.08 is: 884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.16 : 1,174.29 = 591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.16/1,174.29 = 591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.16x = 1,174.29 × 591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.16x = 694,096.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,096.40/785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.02

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