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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.98, 1,174.44 and 599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.98, 1,174.44 and 599.81 is: 896.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.98 : 1,174.44 = 599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.98/1,174.44 = 599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.98x = 1,174.44 × 599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.98x = 704,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,437.86/785.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.26

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