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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.99, 1,181.53 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.99, 1,181.53 and 588.15 is: 880.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.99 : 1,181.53 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.99/1,181.53 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.99x = 1,181.53 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.99x = 694,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,913.92/788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.77

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