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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.54, 1,173.69 and 610.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.54, 1,173.69 and 610.02 is: 913.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.54 : 1,173.69 = 610.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.54/1,173.69 = 610.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.54x = 1,173.69 × 610.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.54x = 715,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,974.37/783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.77

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