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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.90, 1,078.20 and 650.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.90, 1,078.20 and 650.71 is: 896.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.90 : 1,078.20 = 650.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.90/1,078.20 = 650.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.90x = 1,078.20 × 650.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.90x = 701,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,595.52/782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.15

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