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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.44, 1,173.51 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.44, 1,173.51 and 651 is: 981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.44 : 1,173.51 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.44/1,173.51 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.44x = 1,173.51 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.44x = 763,955.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,955.01/778.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.39

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