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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.06, 1,171.86 and 660.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.06, 1,171.86 and 660.46 is: 990.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.06 : 1,171.86 = 660.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.06/1,171.86 = 660.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.06x = 1,171.86 × 660.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.06x = 773,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,966.66/781.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.92

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