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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.00, 1,181.98 and 595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.00, 1,181.98 and 595.49 is: 893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.00 : 1,181.98 = 595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.00/1,181.98 = 595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.00x = 1,181.98 × 595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.00x = 703,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,852.10/788.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.22

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