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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.32, 1,180.74 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.32, 1,180.74 and 604.64 is: 904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.32 : 1,180.74 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.32/1,180.74 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.32x = 1,180.74 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.32x = 713,922.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,922.63/789.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.48

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