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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.98, 1,175.49 and 663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.98, 1,175.49 and 663.78 is: 994.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.98 : 1,175.49 = 663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.98/1,175.49 = 663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.98x = 1,175.49 × 663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.98x = 780,266.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,266.75/784.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.00

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