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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.75, 1,179.79 and 603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.75, 1,179.79 and 603.68 is: 904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.75 : 1,179.79 = 603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.75/1,179.79 = 603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.75x = 1,179.79 × 603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.75x = 712,208.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,208.22/787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.11

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