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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.12, 1,179.44 and 650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.12, 1,179.44 and 650.24 is: 976.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.12 : 1,179.44 = 650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.12/1,179.44 = 650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.12x = 1,179.44 × 650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.12x = 766,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,919.07/785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.82

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