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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.56, 1,167.95 and 662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.56, 1,167.95 and 662.92 is: 993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.56 : 1,167.95 = 662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.56/1,167.95 = 662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.56x = 1,167.95 × 662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.56x = 774,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,256.15/779.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.20

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