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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.32, 1,169.66 and 657.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.32, 1,169.66 and 657.67 is: 987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.32 : 1,169.66 = 657.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.32/1,169.66 = 657.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.32x = 1,169.66 × 657.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.32x = 769,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,241.16/779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.07

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