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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,175.01 and 645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,175.01 and 645.59 is: 968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.19 : 1,175.01 = 645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.19/1,175.01 = 645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.19x = 1,175.01 × 645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.19x = 758,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,580.06/783.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.58

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