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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.09, 1,053.97 and 666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.09, 1,053.97 and 666.08 is: 918.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.09 : 1,053.97 = 666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.09/1,053.97 = 666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.09x = 1,053.97 × 666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.09x = 702,021.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,021.40/764.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.77

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