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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,083.54 and 589.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,083.54 and 589.33 is: 812.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,083.54 = 589.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,083.54 = 589.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,083.54 × 589.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 638,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,562.63/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.26

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