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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,075.14 and 667.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,075.14 and 667.33 is: 921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,075.14 = 667.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,075.14 = 667.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,075.14 × 667.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 717,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,464.46/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.60

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