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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.06, 1,174.86 and 662.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.06, 1,174.86 and 662.46 is: 993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.06 : 1,174.86 = 662.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.06/1,174.86 = 662.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.06x = 1,174.86 × 662.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.06x = 778,297.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,297.76/783.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.92

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