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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,051.58 and 665.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,051.58 and 665.21 is: 916.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,051.58 = 665.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,051.58 = 665.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,051.58 × 665.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 699,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,525.82/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.06

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