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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.98, 1,188.90 and 588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.98, 1,188.90 and 588.69 is: 881.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.98 : 1,188.90 = 588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.98/1,188.90 = 588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.98x = 1,188.90 × 588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.98x = 699,893.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,893.54/793.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.50

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