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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.92, 1,054.29 and 667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.92, 1,054.29 and 667.50 is: 918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.92 : 1,054.29 = 667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.92/1,054.29 = 667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.92x = 1,054.29 × 667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.92x = 703,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,740.24/765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.82

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