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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.64, 1,178.62 and 648.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.64, 1,178.62 and 648.84 is: 973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.64 : 1,178.62 = 648.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.64/1,178.62 = 648.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.64x = 1,178.62 × 648.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.64x = 764,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,735.80/785.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.39

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