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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.90, 1,190.70 and 587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.90, 1,190.70 and 587.70 is: 882.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.90 : 1,190.70 = 587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.90/1,190.70 = 587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.90x = 1,190.70 × 587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.90x = 699,774.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,774.39/792.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.55

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