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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.94, 1,177.45 and 591.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.94, 1,177.45 and 591.29 is: 884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.94 : 1,177.45 = 591.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.94/1,177.45 = 591.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.94x = 1,177.45 × 591.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.94x = 696,210.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,210.64/786.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.71

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