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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.42, 1,178.82 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.42, 1,178.82 and 604.44 is: 906.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.42 : 1,178.82 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.42/1,178.82 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.42x = 1,178.82 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.42x = 712,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,525.96/786.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.04

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