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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.46, 1,171.94 and 607.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.46, 1,171.94 and 607.77 is: 910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.46 : 1,171.94 = 607.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.46/1,171.94 = 607.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.46x = 1,171.94 × 607.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.46x = 712,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,266.93/782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.29

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