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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.41, 1,188.14 and 587.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.41, 1,188.14 and 587.48 is: 880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.41 : 1,188.14 = 587.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.41/1,188.14 = 587.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.41x = 1,188.14 × 587.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.41x = 697,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,999.61/792.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.86

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