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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,182.90 and 667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,182.90 and 667.58 is: 999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,182.90 = 667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,182.90 = 667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,182.90 × 667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 789,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,680.38/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.90

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