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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.71, 1,053.45 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.71, 1,053.45 and 665.70 is: 918.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.71 : 1,053.45 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.71/1,053.45 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.71x = 1,053.45 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.71x = 701,281.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,281.67/763.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.26

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