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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.83, 1,181.52 and 650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.83, 1,181.52 and 650.32 is: 974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.83 : 1,181.52 = 650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.83/1,181.52 = 650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.83x = 1,181.52 × 650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.83x = 768,370.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,370.00/788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.06

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