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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.49, 1,078.76 and 665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.49, 1,078.76 and 665.22 is: 915.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.49 : 1,078.76 = 665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.49/1,078.76 = 665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.49x = 1,078.76 × 665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.49x = 717,609.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,609.40/783.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.91

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