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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.93, 1,166.00 and 668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.93, 1,166.00 and 668.49 is: 1,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.93 : 1,166.00 = 668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.93/1,166.00 = 668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.93x = 1,166.00 × 668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.93x = 779,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,451.63/776.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.25

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