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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.55, 1,171.22 and 607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.55, 1,171.22 and 607.42 is: 910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.55 : 1,171.22 = 607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.55/1,171.22 = 607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.55x = 1,171.22 × 607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.55x = 711,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,421.04/781.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.28

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