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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.60, 1,184.40 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.60, 1,184.40 and 655.20 is: 982.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.60 : 1,184.40 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.60/1,184.40 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.60x = 1,184.40 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.60x = 776,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,018.88/789.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.80

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