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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.83, 1,171.58 and 617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.83, 1,171.58 and 617.72 is: 925.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.83 : 1,171.58 = 617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.83/1,171.58 = 617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.83x = 1,171.58 × 617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.83x = 723,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,699.45/781.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.65

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