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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,175.85 and 663.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,175.85 and 663.09 is: 993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,175.85 = 663.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,175.85 = 663.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,175.85 × 663.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 779,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,694.38/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.08

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