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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.93, 1,168.45 and 605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.93, 1,168.45 and 605.99 is: 907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.93 : 1,168.45 = 605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.93/1,168.45 = 605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.93x = 1,168.45 × 605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.93x = 708,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,061.66/779.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.85

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