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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,153.58 and 650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,153.58 and 650.92 is: 980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,153.58 = 650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,153.58 = 650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,153.58 × 650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 750,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,888.29/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.17

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