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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,180.89 and 556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,180.89 and 556.43 is: 833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,180.89 = 556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,180.89 = 556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,180.89 × 556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 657,085.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,085.57/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.98

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