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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.12, 1,053.86 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.12, 1,053.86 and 665.70 is: 918.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.12 : 1,053.86 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.12/1,053.86 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.12x = 1,053.86 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.12x = 701,551.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,551.27/764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.12

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