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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.25, 1,186.99 and 584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.25, 1,186.99 and 584.25 is: 879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.25 : 1,186.99 = 584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.25/1,186.99 = 584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.25x = 1,186.99 × 584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.25x = 693,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,498.91/788.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.80

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