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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.98, 1,173.99 and 662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.98, 1,173.99 and 662.78 is: 992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.98 : 1,173.99 = 662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.98/1,173.99 = 662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.98x = 1,173.99 × 662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.98x = 778,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,102.51/783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.50

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