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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.53, 1,176.14 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.53, 1,176.14 and 646.56 is: 974.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.53 : 1,176.14 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.53/1,176.14 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.53x = 1,176.14 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.53x = 760,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,446.69/780.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.28

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