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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.26, 1,187.84 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.26, 1,187.84 and 587.52 is: 879.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.26 : 1,187.84 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.26/1,187.84 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.26x = 1,187.84 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.26x = 697,879.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,879.76/793.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.76

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