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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.75, 1,173.03 and 600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.75, 1,173.03 and 600.09 is: 898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.75 : 1,173.03 = 600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.75/1,173.03 = 600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.75x = 1,173.03 × 600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.75x = 703,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,923.57/783.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.15

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