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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.97, 1,182.90 and 566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.97, 1,182.90 and 566.74 is: 849.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.97 : 1,182.90 = 566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.97/1,182.90 = 566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.97x = 1,182.90 × 566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.97x = 670,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,394.88/788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.71

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