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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.01, 1,079.48 and 665.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.01, 1,079.48 and 665.75 is: 916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.01 : 1,079.48 = 665.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.01/1,079.48 = 665.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.01x = 1,079.48 × 665.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.01x = 718,663.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,663.81/784.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.65

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