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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.98, 1,179.27 and 582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.98, 1,179.27 and 582.27 is: 873.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.98 : 1,179.27 = 582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.98/1,179.27 = 582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.98x = 1,179.27 × 582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.98x = 686,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,653.54/785.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.63

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