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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.23, 1,181.43 and 593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.23, 1,181.43 and 593.07 is: 887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.23 : 1,181.43 = 593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.23/1,181.43 = 593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.23x = 1,181.43 × 593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.23x = 700,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,670.69/789.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.80

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