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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,183.31 and 528.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,183.31 and 528.83 is: 793.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,183.31 = 528.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,183.31 = 528.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,183.31 × 528.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 625,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,774.77/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.59

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