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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,180.62 and 668.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,180.62 and 668.61 is: 1,000.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,180.62 = 668.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,180.62 = 668.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,180.62 × 668.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 789,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,374.34/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.55

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