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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.95, 1,177.50 and 655.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.95, 1,177.50 and 655.13 is: 981.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.95 : 1,177.50 = 655.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.95/1,177.50 = 655.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.95x = 1,177.50 × 655.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.95x = 771,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,415.58/785.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.51

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