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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.50, 1,179.90 and 664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.50, 1,179.90 and 664.92 is: 996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,179.90 = 664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,179.90 = 664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,179.90 × 664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 784,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,539.11/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.24

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