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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.28, 1,143.67 and 661.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.28, 1,143.67 and 661.91 is: 990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.28 : 1,143.67 = 661.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.28/1,143.67 = 661.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.28x = 1,143.67 × 661.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.28x = 757,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,006.61/764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.48

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