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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.90, 1,163.82 and 660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.90, 1,163.82 and 660.07 is: 990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.90 : 1,163.82 = 660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.90/1,163.82 = 660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.90x = 1,163.82 × 660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.90x = 768,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,196.85/775.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.08

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