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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,177.66 and 650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,177.66 and 650.16 is: 973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,177.66 = 650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,177.66 = 650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,177.66 × 650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 765,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,667.43/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.50

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