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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.96, 1,160.82 and 669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.96, 1,160.82 and 669.08 is: 1,000.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.96 : 1,160.82 = 669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.96/1,160.82 = 669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.96x = 1,160.82 × 669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.96x = 776,681.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,681.45/775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.93

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