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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.76, 1,176.54 and 649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.76, 1,176.54 and 649.41 is: 972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.76 : 1,176.54 = 649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.76/1,176.54 = 649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.76x = 1,176.54 × 649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.76x = 764,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,056.84/785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.38

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