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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.73, 1,170.02 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.73, 1,170.02 and 606.75 is: 910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.73 : 1,170.02 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.73/1,170.02 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.73x = 1,170.02 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.73x = 709,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,909.64/779.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.46

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