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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.55, 1,177.38 and 590.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.55, 1,177.38 and 590.47 is: 883.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.55 : 1,177.38 = 590.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.55/1,177.38 = 590.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.55x = 1,177.38 × 590.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.55x = 695,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,207.57/786.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.87

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