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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.23, 1,181.24 and 557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.23, 1,181.24 and 557.60 is: 836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.23 : 1,181.24 = 557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.23/1,181.24 = 557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.23x = 1,181.24 × 557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.23x = 658,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,650.73/787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.67

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