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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.02, 1,169.42 and 666.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.02, 1,169.42 and 666.22 is: 994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.02 : 1,169.42 = 666.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.02/1,169.42 = 666.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.02x = 1,169.42 × 666.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.02x = 779,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,090.99/783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.98

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