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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,182.60 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,182.60 and 584.01 is: 874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,182.60 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,182.60 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,182.60 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 690,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,650.23/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.52

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