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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,185.54 and 584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,185.54 and 584.56 is: 877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,185.54 = 584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,185.54 = 584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,185.54 × 584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 693,019.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,019.26/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.31

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