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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.89, 1,186.41 and 583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.89, 1,186.41 and 583.90 is: 879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.89 : 1,186.41 = 583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.89/1,186.41 = 583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.89x = 1,186.41 × 583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.89x = 692,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,744.80/787.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.24

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