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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,080.50 and 666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,080.50 and 666.48 is: 917.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,080.50 = 666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,080.50 = 666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,080.50 × 666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 720,131.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,131.64/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.65

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