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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.12, 1,179.88 and 604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.12, 1,179.88 and 604 is: 905.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.12 : 1,179.88 = 604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.12/1,179.88 = 604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.12x = 1,179.88 × 604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.12x = 712,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,647.52/787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.39

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