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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,183.50 and 781.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,183.50 and 781.29 is: 1,172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,183.50 = 781.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,183.50 = 781.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,183.50 × 781.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 924,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,656.72/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.56

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