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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.95, 1,174.50 and 653.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.95, 1,174.50 and 653.13 is: 978.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.95 : 1,174.50 = 653.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.95/1,174.50 = 653.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.95x = 1,174.50 × 653.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.95x = 767,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,101.19/783.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.51

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