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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.41, 1,174.65 and 667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.41, 1,174.65 and 667.91 is: 1,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.41 : 1,174.65 = 667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.41/1,174.65 = 667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.41x = 1,174.65 × 667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.41x = 784,554.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,554.61/783.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.47

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