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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.79, 1,181.09 and 613.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.79, 1,181.09 and 613.65 is: 921.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.79 : 1,181.09 = 613.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.79/1,181.09 = 613.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.79x = 1,181.09 × 613.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.79x = 724,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,775.88/786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.18

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