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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,174.12 and 645.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,174.12 and 645.84 is: 968.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,174.12 = 645.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,174.12 = 645.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,174.12 × 645.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 758,293.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,293.66/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.89

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