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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,174.95 and 652.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,174.95 and 652.26 is: 977.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,174.95 = 652.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,174.95 = 652.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,174.95 × 652.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 766,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,372.89/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.49

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