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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.48, 1,139.63 and 655.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.48, 1,139.63 and 655.96 is: 979.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.48 : 1,139.63 = 655.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.48/1,139.63 = 655.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.48x = 1,139.63 × 655.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.48x = 747,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,551.69/763.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.14

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