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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,169.30 and 664.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,169.30 and 664.52 is: 994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,169.30 = 664.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,169.30 = 664.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,169.30 × 664.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 777,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,023.24/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.70

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