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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.93, 1,182.09 and 650.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.93, 1,182.09 and 650.33 is: 975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.93 : 1,182.09 = 650.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.93/1,182.09 = 650.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.93x = 1,182.09 × 650.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.93x = 768,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,749.55/787.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.66

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