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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.66, 1,182.34 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.66, 1,182.34 and 581.58 is: 873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.66 : 1,182.34 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.66/1,182.34 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.66x = 1,182.34 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.66x = 687,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,625.30/787.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.00

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