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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,170.02 and 607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,170.02 and 607.42 is: 908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,170.02 = 607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,170.02 = 607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,170.02 × 607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 710,693.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,693.55/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.72

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