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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,176.81 and 669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,176.81 and 669.52 is: 1,002.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,176.81 = 669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,176.81 = 669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,176.81 × 669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 787,897.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,897.83/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.21

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