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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.22, 1,172.04 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.22, 1,172.04 and 650.52 is: 975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.22 : 1,172.04 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.22/1,172.04 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.22x = 1,172.04 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.22x = 762,435.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,435.46/781.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.95

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