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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.75, 1,187.10 and 587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.75, 1,187.10 and 587.01 is: 879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.75 : 1,187.10 = 587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.75/1,187.10 = 587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.75x = 1,187.10 × 587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.75x = 696,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,839.57/792.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.02

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