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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.96, 1,084.50 and 601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.96, 1,084.50 and 601.12 is: 827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.96 : 1,084.50 = 601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.96/1,084.50 = 601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.96x = 1,084.50 × 601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.96x = 651,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,914.64/787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.34

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