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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,180.71 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,180.71 and 603.72 is: 905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,180.71 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,180.71 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,180.71 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 712,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,818.24/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.99

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