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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.19, 1,178.96 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.19, 1,178.96 and 603.18 is: 903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.19 : 1,178.96 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.19/1,178.96 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.19x = 1,178.96 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.19x = 711,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,122.08/787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.37

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