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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.05, 1,179.63 and 591.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.05, 1,179.63 and 591.97 is: 886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.05 : 1,179.63 = 591.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.05/1,179.63 = 591.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.05x = 1,179.63 × 591.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.05x = 698,305.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,305.57/788.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.12

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