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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.78, 1,193.08 and 650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.78, 1,193.08 and 650.66 is: 980.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.78 : 1,193.08 = 650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.78/1,193.08 = 650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.78x = 1,193.08 × 650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.78x = 776,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,286.18/791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.43

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