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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.48, 1,170.78 and 608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.48, 1,170.78 and 608.68 is: 911.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.48 : 1,170.78 = 608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.48/1,170.78 = 608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.48x = 1,170.78 × 608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.48x = 712,630.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,630.37/781.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.90

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