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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.07, 1,186.07 and 594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.07, 1,186.07 and 594.08 is: 894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.07 : 1,186.07 = 594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.07/1,186.07 = 594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.07x = 1,186.07 × 594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.07x = 704,611.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,611.56/788.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.10

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