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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.80, 1,101.78 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.80, 1,101.78 and 666.96 is: 918.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.80 : 1,101.78 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.80/1,101.78 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.80x = 1,101.78 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.80x = 734,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,843.19/799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.78

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