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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.08, 1,168.53 and 606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.08, 1,168.53 and 606.42 is: 907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.08 : 1,168.53 = 606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.08/1,168.53 = 606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.08x = 1,168.53 × 606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.08x = 708,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,617.69/781.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.23

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