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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.34, 1,178.72 and 656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.34, 1,178.72 and 656.14 is: 984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.34 : 1,178.72 = 656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.34/1,178.72 = 656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.34x = 1,178.72 × 656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.34x = 773,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,405.34/785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.80

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