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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.16, 1,074.88 and 663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.16, 1,074.88 and 663.68 is: 914.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.16 : 1,074.88 = 663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.16/1,074.88 = 663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.16x = 1,074.88 × 663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.16x = 713,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,376.36/780.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.40

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