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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,049.76 and 665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,049.76 and 665.01 is: 914.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,049.76 = 665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,049.76 = 665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,049.76 × 665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 698,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,100.90/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.92

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