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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782, 1,079.05 and 664.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782, 1,079.05 and 664.45 is: 916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782 : 1,079.05 = 664.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782/1,079.05 = 664.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782x = 1,079.05 × 664.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782x = 716,974.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,974.77/782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.85

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