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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.16, 1,180.08 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.16, 1,180.08 and 651.60 is: 975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.16 : 1,180.08 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.16/1,180.08 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.16x = 1,180.08 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.16x = 768,940.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,940.13/788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.61

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