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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.64, 1,184.46 and 645.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.64, 1,184.46 and 645.46 is: 968.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.64 : 1,184.46 = 645.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.64/1,184.46 = 645.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.64x = 1,184.46 × 645.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.64x = 764,521.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,521.55/789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.19

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