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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,187.16 and 653.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,187.16 and 653.68 is: 982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,187.16 = 653.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,187.16 = 653.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,187.16 × 653.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 776,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,022.75/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.61

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