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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.55, 1,179.09 and 654.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.55, 1,179.09 and 654.71 is: 980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.55 : 1,179.09 = 654.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.55/1,179.09 = 654.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.55x = 1,179.09 × 654.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.55x = 771,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,956.12/787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.21

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