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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.02, 1,173.45 and 651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.02, 1,173.45 and 651.26 is: 975.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.02 : 1,173.45 = 651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.02/1,173.45 = 651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.02x = 1,173.45 × 651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.02x = 764,221.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,221.05/783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.99

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