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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,087.38 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,087.38 and 592.74 is: 818.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,087.38 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,087.38 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,087.38 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 644,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,533.62/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.27

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