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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.32, 1,175.08 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.32, 1,175.08 and 660.80 is: 992.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.32 : 1,175.08 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.32/1,175.08 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.32x = 1,175.08 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.32x = 776,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,492.86/782.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.55

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