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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.38, 1,187.16 and 584.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.38, 1,187.16 and 584.40 is: 880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.38 : 1,187.16 = 584.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.38/1,187.16 = 584.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.38x = 1,187.16 × 584.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.38x = 693,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,776.30/788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.00

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