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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,159.99 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,159.99 and 668.12 is: 999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,159.99 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,159.99 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,159.99 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 775,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,005.05/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.96

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