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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,079.48 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,079.48 and 665.76 is: 916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,079.48 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,079.48 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,079.48 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 718,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,674.60/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.65

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