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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.32, 1,181.40 and 583.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.32, 1,181.40 and 583.66 is: 874.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.32 : 1,181.40 = 583.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.32/1,181.40 = 583.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.32x = 1,181.40 × 583.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.32x = 689,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,535.92/788.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.69

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