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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,173.87 and 664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,173.87 and 664.11 is: 993.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,173.87 = 664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,173.87 = 664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,173.87 × 664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 779,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,578.81/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.80

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