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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.50, 1,184.33 and 582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.50, 1,184.33 and 582.52 is: 877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.50 : 1,184.33 = 582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.50/1,184.33 = 582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.50x = 1,184.33 × 582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.50x = 689,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,895.91/786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.17

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