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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.13, 1,185.28 and 583.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.13, 1,185.28 and 583.15 is: 878.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.13 : 1,185.28 = 583.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.13/1,185.28 = 583.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.13x = 1,185.28 × 583.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.13x = 691,191.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,191.61/787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.11

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