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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.20, 1,182.30 and 593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.20, 1,182.30 and 593.80 is: 890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.20 : 1,182.30 = 593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.20/1,182.30 = 593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.20x = 1,182.30 × 593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.20x = 702,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,049.74/788.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.70

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