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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.53, 1,181.67 and 581.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.53, 1,181.67 and 581.47 is: 871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.53 : 1,181.67 = 581.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.53/1,181.67 = 581.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.53x = 1,181.67 × 581.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.53x = 687,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,105.65/788.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.38

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