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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.24, 1,175.28 and 600.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.24, 1,175.28 and 600.96 is: 901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.24 : 1,175.28 = 600.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.24/1,175.28 = 600.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.24x = 1,175.28 × 600.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.24x = 706,296.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,296.27/783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.76

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