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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.49, 1,173.73 and 644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.49, 1,173.73 and 644.98 is: 967.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.49 : 1,173.73 = 644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.49/1,173.73 = 644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.49x = 1,173.73 × 644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.49x = 757,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,032.38/782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.47

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