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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.86, 1,181.67 and 558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.86, 1,181.67 and 558.82 is: 837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.86 : 1,181.67 = 558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.86/1,181.67 = 558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.86x = 1,181.67 × 558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.86x = 660,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,340.83/788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.08

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