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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.03, 1,179.81 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.03, 1,179.81 and 646.20 is: 972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.03 : 1,179.81 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.03/1,179.81 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.03x = 1,179.81 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.03x = 762,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,393.22/784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.40

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