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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.22, 1,145.34 and 660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.22, 1,145.34 and 660.35 is: 990.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.22 : 1,145.34 = 660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.22/1,145.34 = 660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.22x = 1,145.34 × 660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.22x = 756,328.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,328.13/763.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.97

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