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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,083.62 and 668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,083.62 and 668.76 is: 920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,083.62 = 668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,083.62 = 668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,083.62 × 668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 724,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,681.71/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.79

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