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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.29, 1,174.86 and 660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.29, 1,174.86 and 660.98 is: 991.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.29 : 1,174.86 = 660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.29/1,174.86 = 660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.29x = 1,174.86 × 660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.29x = 776,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,561.90/783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.41

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