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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.44, 1,173.78 and 598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.44, 1,173.78 and 598.20 is: 898.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.44 : 1,173.78 = 598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.44/1,173.78 = 598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.44x = 1,173.78 × 598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.44x = 702,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,155.20/781.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.54

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