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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,183.23 and 605.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,183.23 and 605.66 is: 909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,183.23 = 605.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,183.23 = 605.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,183.23 × 605.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 716,629.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,629.17/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.28

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