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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.10, 1,179.55 and 591.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.10, 1,179.55 and 591.87 is: 886.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.10 : 1,179.55 = 591.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.10/1,179.55 = 591.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.10x = 1,179.55 × 591.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.10x = 698,138.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,138.78/787.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.97

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