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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.63, 1,186.04 and 583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.63, 1,186.04 and 583.64 is: 878.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.63 : 1,186.04 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.63/1,186.04 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.63x = 1,186.04 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.63x = 692,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,217.47/787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.87

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