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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,076.49 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,076.49 and 650.16 is: 895.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,076.49 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,076.49 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,076.49 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 699,890.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,890.74/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.71

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