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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,179.96 and 617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,179.96 and 617.68 is: 925.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,179.96 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,179.96 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,179.96 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 728,837.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,837.69/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.01

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