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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.19, 1,184.45 and 584.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.19, 1,184.45 and 584.39 is: 874.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.19 : 1,184.45 = 584.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.19/1,184.45 = 584.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.19x = 1,184.45 × 584.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.19x = 692,171.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,171.89/791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.85

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