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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.45, 1,186.38 and 587.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.45, 1,186.38 and 587.97 is: 880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.45 : 1,186.38 = 587.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.45/1,186.38 = 587.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.45x = 1,186.38 × 587.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.45x = 697,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,555.85/792.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.25

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