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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.55, 1,181.88 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.55, 1,181.88 and 582.66 is: 874.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.55 : 1,181.88 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.55/1,181.88 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.55x = 1,181.88 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.55x = 688,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,634.20/787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.41

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