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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.36, 1,182.36 and 594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.36, 1,182.36 and 594.84 is: 890.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.36 : 1,182.36 = 594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.36/1,182.36 = 594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.36x = 1,182.36 × 594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.36x = 703,315.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,315.02/789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.99

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