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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.93, 1,176.70 and 610.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.93, 1,176.70 and 610.66 is: 915.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.93 : 1,176.70 = 610.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.93/1,176.70 = 610.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.93x = 1,176.70 × 610.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.93x = 718,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,559.81/784.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.44

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