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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.63, 1,186.03 and 583.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.63, 1,186.03 and 583.65 is: 878.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.63 : 1,186.03 = 583.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.63/1,186.03 = 583.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.63x = 1,186.03 × 583.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.63x = 692,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,226.41/787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.87

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