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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.33, 1,074.96 and 656.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.33, 1,074.96 and 656.67 is: 904.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.33 : 1,074.96 = 656.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.33/1,074.96 = 656.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.33x = 1,074.96 × 656.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.33x = 705,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,893.98/780.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.61

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