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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,179.54 and 582.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,179.54 and 582.45 is: 873.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,179.54 = 582.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,179.54 = 582.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,179.54 × 582.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 687,023.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,023.07/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.90

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