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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.84, 1,077.45 and 663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.84, 1,077.45 and 663.29 is: 915.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.84 : 1,077.45 = 663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.84/1,077.45 = 663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.84x = 1,077.45 × 663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.84x = 714,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,661.71/780.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.25

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