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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.82, 1,181.94 and 659.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.82, 1,181.94 and 659.22 is: 987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.82 : 1,181.94 = 659.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.82/1,181.94 = 659.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.82x = 1,181.94 × 659.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.82x = 779,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,158.49/788.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.75

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