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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.79, 1,179.59 and 612.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.79, 1,179.59 and 612.65 is: 919.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.79 : 1,179.59 = 612.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.79/1,179.59 = 612.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.79x = 1,179.59 × 612.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.79x = 722,666.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,666.85/785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.67

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