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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.01, 1,078.09 and 664.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.01, 1,078.09 and 664.73 is: 915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.01 : 1,078.09 = 664.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.01/1,078.09 = 664.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.01x = 1,078.09 × 664.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.01x = 716,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,641.24/783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.24

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