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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,162.96 and 667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,162.96 and 667.04 is: 999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,162.96 = 667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,162.96 = 667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,162.96 × 667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 775,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,731.69/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.68

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