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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.92, 1,073.88 and 669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.92, 1,073.88 and 669.92 is: 921.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.92 : 1,073.88 = 669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.92/1,073.88 = 669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.92x = 1,073.88 × 669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.92x = 719,413.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,413.69/780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.24

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