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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.82, 1,076.42 and 663.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.82, 1,076.42 and 663.53 is: 913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.82 : 1,076.42 = 663.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.82/1,076.42 = 663.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.82x = 1,076.42 × 663.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.82x = 714,233.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,233.24/781.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.55

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