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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.44, 1,178.19 and 648.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.44, 1,178.19 and 648.23 is: 972.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.44 : 1,178.19 = 648.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.44/1,178.19 = 648.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.44x = 1,178.19 × 648.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.44x = 763,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,738.10/785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.37

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