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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.90, 1,184.43 and 607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.90, 1,184.43 and 607.46 is: 912.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.90 : 1,184.43 = 607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.90/1,184.43 = 607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.90x = 1,184.43 × 607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.90x = 719,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,493.85/788.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.02

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