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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.25, 1,184.85 and 585.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.25, 1,184.85 and 585.51 is: 876.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.25 : 1,184.85 = 585.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.25/1,184.85 = 585.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.25x = 1,184.85 × 585.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.25x = 693,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,741.52/791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.77

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