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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.62, 1,177.39 and 655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.62, 1,177.39 and 655.88 is: 982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.62 : 1,177.39 = 655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.62/1,177.39 = 655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.62x = 1,177.39 × 655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.62x = 772,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,221.49/785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.94

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