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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,179.81 and 555.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,179.81 and 555.93 is: 832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,179.81 = 555.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,179.81 = 555.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,179.81 × 555.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 655,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,891.77/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.94

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