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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.96, 1,135.93 and 668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.96, 1,135.93 and 668.69 is: 998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.96 : 1,135.93 = 668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.96/1,135.93 = 668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.96x = 1,135.93 × 668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.96x = 759,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,586.20/760.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.20

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