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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,172.16 and 599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,172.16 and 599.19 is: 897.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,172.16 = 599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,172.16 = 599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,172.16 × 599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 702,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,346.55/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.75

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