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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.41, 1,172.13 and 659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.41, 1,172.13 and 659.91 is: 989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.41 : 1,172.13 = 659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.41/1,172.13 = 659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.41x = 1,172.13 × 659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.41x = 773,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,500.31/781.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.88

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