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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.02, 1,179.55 and 649.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.02, 1,179.55 and 649.78 is: 972.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.02 : 1,179.55 = 649.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.02/1,179.55 = 649.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.02x = 1,179.55 × 649.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.02x = 766,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,448.00/788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.63

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