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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,177.79 and 662.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,177.79 and 662.84 is: 992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,177.79 = 662.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,177.79 = 662.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,177.79 × 662.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 780,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,677.12/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.52

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