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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,181.04 and 605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,181.04 and 605 is: 908.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,181.04 = 605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,181.04 = 605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,181.04 × 605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 714,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,529.20/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.70

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