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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.06, 1,172.70 and 599.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.06, 1,172.70 and 599.06 is: 897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.06 : 1,172.70 = 599.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.06/1,172.70 = 599.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.06x = 1,172.70 × 599.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.06x = 702,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,511.80/783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.14

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