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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.84, 1,183.52 and 569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.84, 1,183.52 and 569.96 is: 855.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.84 : 1,183.52 = 569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.84/1,183.52 = 569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.84x = 1,183.52 × 569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.84x = 674,559.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,559.06/788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.13

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