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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.44, 1,180.06 and 656.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.44, 1,180.06 and 656.03 is: 984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.44 : 1,180.06 = 656.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.44/1,180.06 = 656.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.44x = 1,180.06 × 656.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.44x = 774,147.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,147.22/786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.38

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