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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.83, 1,183.02 and 651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.83, 1,183.02 and 651.32 is: 975.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.83 : 1,183.02 = 651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.83/1,183.02 = 651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.83x = 1,183.02 × 651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.83x = 770,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,524.59/789.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.56

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