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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.34, 1,185.62 and 583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.34, 1,185.62 and 583.36 is: 878.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.34 : 1,185.62 = 583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.34/1,185.62 = 583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.34x = 1,185.62 × 583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.34x = 691,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,637.36/787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.45

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