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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.06, 1,180.58 and 613.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.06, 1,180.58 and 613.91 is: 919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 1,180.58 = 613.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/1,180.58 = 613.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 1,180.58 × 613.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 724,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,769.75/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.69

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