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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.70, 1,183.82 and 601.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.70, 1,183.82 and 601.86 is: 903.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.70 : 1,183.82 = 601.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.70/1,183.82 = 601.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.70x = 1,183.82 × 601.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.70x = 712,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,490.90/788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.37

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