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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.30, 1,170.24 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.30, 1,170.24 and 606.70 is: 908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.30 : 1,170.24 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.30/1,170.24 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.30x = 1,170.24 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.30x = 709,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,984.61/781.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.72

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