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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.03, 1,074.95 and 669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.03, 1,074.95 and 669.25 is: 921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.03 : 1,074.95 = 669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.03/1,074.95 = 669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.03x = 1,074.95 × 669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.03x = 719,406.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,406.94/781.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.10

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