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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.15, 1,175.58 and 646.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.15, 1,175.58 and 646.19 is: 973.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.15 : 1,175.58 = 646.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.15/1,175.58 = 646.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.15x = 1,175.58 × 646.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.15x = 759,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,642.16/780.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.71

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