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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.53, 1,075.64 and 669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.53, 1,075.64 and 669.75 is: 921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.53 : 1,075.64 = 669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.53/1,075.64 = 669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.53x = 1,075.64 × 669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.53x = 720,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,406.54/781.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.79

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