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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.66, 1,182.69 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.66, 1,182.69 and 604.14 is: 908.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.66 : 1,182.69 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.66/1,182.69 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.66x = 1,182.69 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.66x = 714,510.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,510.34/786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.28

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