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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.75, 1,182 and 581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.75, 1,182 and 581.69 is: 871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.75 : 1,182 = 581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.75/1,182 = 581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.75x = 1,182 × 581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.75x = 687,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,557.58/788.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.71

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