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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.24, 1,174.40 and 600.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.24, 1,174.40 and 600.16 is: 898.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.24 : 1,174.40 = 600.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.24/1,174.40 = 600.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.24x = 1,174.40 × 600.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.24x = 704,827.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,827.90/784.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.74

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