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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.85, 1,170.05 and 650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.85, 1,170.05 and 650.63 is: 973.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.85 : 1,170.05 = 650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.85/1,170.05 = 650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.85x = 1,170.05 × 650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.85x = 761,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,269.30/781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.67

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