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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.29, 1,081.22 and 667.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.29, 1,081.22 and 667.03 is: 918.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.29 : 1,081.22 = 667.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.29/1,081.22 = 667.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.29x = 1,081.22 × 667.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.29x = 721,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,206.18/785.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.39

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