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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.74, 1,054.72 and 666.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.74, 1,054.72 and 666.33 is: 918.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.74 : 1,054.72 = 666.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.74/1,054.72 = 666.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.74x = 1,054.72 × 666.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.74x = 702,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,782.97/764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.98

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