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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.47, 1,170.45 and 607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.47, 1,170.45 and 607.19 is: 909.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.47 : 1,170.45 = 607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.47/1,170.45 = 607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.47x = 1,170.45 × 607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.47x = 710,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,679.68/781.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.41

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