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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789, 1,182.42 and 593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789, 1,182.42 and 593.14 is: 888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789 : 1,182.42 = 593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789/1,182.42 = 593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789x = 1,182.42 × 593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789x = 701,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,340.60/789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.90

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