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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.17, 1,086.68 and 609.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.17, 1,086.68 and 609.74 is: 841.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.17 : 1,086.68 = 609.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.17/1,086.68 = 609.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.17x = 1,086.68 × 609.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.17x = 662,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,588.35/787.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.73

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