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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,176.75 and 663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,176.75 and 663.75 is: 996.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,176.75 = 663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,176.75 = 663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,176.75 × 663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 781,067.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,067.81/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.27

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