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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,055.76 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,055.76 and 655.48 is: 903.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,055.76 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,055.76 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,055.76 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 692,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,029.56/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.43

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