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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.75, 1,186.24 and 583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.75, 1,186.24 and 583.75 is: 879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.75 : 1,186.24 = 583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.75/1,186.24 = 583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.75x = 1,186.24 × 583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.75x = 692,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,467.60/787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.04

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