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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.34, 1,176.76 and 664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.34, 1,176.76 and 664.26 is: 994.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.34 : 1,176.76 = 664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.34/1,176.76 = 664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.34x = 1,176.76 × 664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.34x = 781,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,674.60/786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.07

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