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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,181.88 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,181.88 and 585 is: 877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,181.88 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,181.88 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,181.88 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 691,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,399.80/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.77

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