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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.30, 1,175.72 and 652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.30, 1,175.72 and 652.46 is: 976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.30 : 1,175.72 = 652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.30/1,175.72 = 652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.30x = 1,175.72 × 652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.30x = 767,101.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,101.13/785.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.83

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