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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.65, 1,182.38 and 650.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.65, 1,182.38 and 650.69 is: 980.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.65 : 1,182.38 = 650.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.65/1,182.38 = 650.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.65x = 1,182.38 × 650.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.65x = 769,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,353.68/784.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.51

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