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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.59, 1,182.89 and 673.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.59, 1,182.89 and 673.81 is: 1,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.59 : 1,182.89 = 673.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.59/1,182.89 = 673.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.59x = 1,182.89 × 673.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.59x = 797,039.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,039.74/788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.72

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