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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.02, 1,182.57 and 557.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.02, 1,182.57 and 557.57 is: 835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.02 : 1,182.57 = 557.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.02/1,182.57 = 557.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.02x = 1,182.57 × 557.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.02x = 659,359.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,359.64/789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.67

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