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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.84, 1,173.61 and 664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.84, 1,173.61 and 664.26 is: 990.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.84 : 1,173.61 = 664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.84/1,173.61 = 664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.84x = 1,173.61 × 664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.84x = 779,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,580.52/786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.77

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