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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.55, 1,175.88 and 589.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.55, 1,175.88 and 589.47 is: 882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.55 : 1,175.88 = 589.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.55/1,175.88 = 589.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.55x = 1,175.88 × 589.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.55x = 693,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,145.98/785.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.37

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