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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.36, 1,078.44 and 650.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.36, 1,078.44 and 650.14 is: 897.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.36 : 1,078.44 = 650.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.36/1,078.44 = 650.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.36x = 1,078.44 × 650.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.36x = 701,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,136.98/781.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.33

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