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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.19, 1,078.35 and 664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.19, 1,078.35 and 664.92 is: 915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.19 : 1,078.35 = 664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.19/1,078.35 = 664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.19x = 1,078.35 × 664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.19x = 717,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,013.99/783.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.50

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