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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.68, 1,173.49 and 647.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.68, 1,173.49 and 647.39 is: 969.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.68 : 1,173.49 = 647.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.68/1,173.49 = 647.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.68x = 1,173.49 × 647.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.68x = 759,707.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,707.01/783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.42

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