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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,169.64 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,169.64 and 650.52 is: 974.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,169.64 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,169.64 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,169.64 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 760,874.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,874.21/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.43

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