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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.65, 1,082.99 and 669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.65, 1,082.99 and 669.53 is: 921.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.65 : 1,082.99 = 669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.65/1,082.99 = 669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.65x = 1,082.99 × 669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.65x = 725,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,090.95/786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.75

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