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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.99, 1,183.03 and 589.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.99, 1,183.03 and 589.15 is: 882.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.99 : 1,183.03 = 589.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.99/1,183.03 = 589.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.99x = 1,183.03 × 589.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.99x = 696,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,982.12/789.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.27

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