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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.93, 1,083.48 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.93, 1,083.48 and 668.66 is: 920.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.93 : 1,083.48 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.93/1,083.48 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.93x = 1,083.48 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.93x = 724,474.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,474.32/786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.63

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