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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.32, 1,179.90 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.32, 1,179.90 and 582.66 is: 873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.32 : 1,179.90 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.32/1,179.90 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.32x = 1,179.90 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.32x = 687,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,480.53/787.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.19

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