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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.62, 1,175.78 and 610.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.62, 1,175.78 and 610.04 is: 915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.62 : 1,175.78 = 610.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.62/1,175.78 = 610.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.62x = 1,175.78 × 610.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.62x = 717,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,263.90/783.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.33

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