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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.05, 1,178.13 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.05, 1,178.13 and 590.97 is: 884.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.05 : 1,178.13 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.05/1,178.13 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.05x = 1,178.13 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.05x = 696,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,239.49/787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.62

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