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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,177.79 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,177.79 and 674.64 is: 1,013.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,177.79 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,177.79 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,177.79 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 794,580.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,580.87/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.51

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