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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.05, 1,143.34 and 661.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.05, 1,143.34 and 661.69 is: 990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.05 : 1,143.34 = 661.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.05/1,143.34 = 661.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.05x = 1,143.34 × 661.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.05x = 756,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,536.64/764.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.17

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