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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.03, 1,141.80 and 660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.03, 1,141.80 and 660.66 is: 988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.03 : 1,141.80 = 660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.03/1,141.80 = 660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.03x = 1,141.80 × 660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.03x = 754,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,341.59/763.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.62

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