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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.70, 1,175.70 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.70, 1,175.70 and 663.20 is: 993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.70 : 1,175.70 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.70/1,175.70 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.70x = 1,175.70 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.70x = 779,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,724.24/784.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.66

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