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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.46, 1,173.71 and 608.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.46, 1,173.71 and 608.48 is: 913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.46 : 1,173.71 = 608.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.46/1,173.71 = 608.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.46x = 1,173.71 × 608.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.46x = 714,170.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,170.15/781.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.90

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