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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.97, 1,179.90 and 594.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.97, 1,179.90 and 594.81 is: 892.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.97 : 1,179.90 = 594.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.97/1,179.90 = 594.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.97x = 1,179.90 × 594.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.97x = 701,816.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,816.32/785.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.93

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