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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.62, 1,180.35 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.62, 1,180.35 and 666.12 is: 998.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.62 : 1,180.35 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.62/1,180.35 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.62x = 1,180.35 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.62x = 786,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,254.74/787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.27

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