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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.01, 1,143.32 and 665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.01, 1,143.32 and 665.62 is: 998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.01 : 1,143.32 = 665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.01/1,143.32 = 665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.01x = 1,143.32 × 665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.01x = 761,010.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,010.47/762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.69

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