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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.96, 1,055.66 and 664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.96, 1,055.66 and 664.92 is: 920.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.96 : 1,055.66 = 664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.96/1,055.66 = 664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.96x = 1,055.66 × 664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.96x = 701,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,931.11/762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.01

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