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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.51, 1,184.91 and 586.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.51, 1,184.91 and 586.99 is: 878.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.51 : 1,184.91 = 586.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.51/1,184.91 = 586.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.51x = 1,184.91 × 586.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.51x = 695,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,527.36/791.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.73

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