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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.88, 1,179.12 and 556.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.88, 1,179.12 and 556.04 is: 832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.88 : 1,179.12 = 556.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.88/1,179.12 = 556.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.88x = 1,179.12 × 556.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.88x = 655,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,637.88/787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.15

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