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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,177.40 and 590.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,177.40 and 590.48 is: 883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,177.40 = 590.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,177.40 = 590.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,177.40 × 590.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 695,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,231.15/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.89

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