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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.45, 1,178.25 and 655.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.45, 1,178.25 and 655.63 is: 982.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.45 : 1,178.25 = 655.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.45/1,178.25 = 655.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.45x = 1,178.25 × 655.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.45x = 772,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,496.05/786.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.26

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