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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.56, 1,077.66 and 664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.56, 1,077.66 and 664.92 is: 916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.56 : 1,077.66 = 664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.56/1,077.66 = 664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.56x = 1,077.66 × 664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.56x = 716,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,557.69/781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.83

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