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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,178.64 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,178.64 and 604.64 is: 904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,178.64 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,178.64 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,178.64 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 712,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,652.89/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.75

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