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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.14, 1,188.29 and 585.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.14, 1,188.29 and 585.15 is: 881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.14 : 1,188.29 = 585.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.14/1,188.29 = 585.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.14x = 1,188.29 × 585.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.14x = 695,327.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,327.89/789.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.12

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