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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.24, 1,181.79 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.24, 1,181.79 and 556.88 is: 833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.24 : 1,181.79 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.24/1,181.79 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.24x = 1,181.79 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.24x = 658,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,109.31/789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.85

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