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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.79, 1,082.22 and 666.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.79, 1,082.22 and 666.63 is: 919.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.79 : 1,082.22 = 666.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.79/1,082.22 = 666.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.79x = 1,082.22 × 666.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.79x = 721,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,440.32/784.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.28

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