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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.11, 1,146.87 and 663.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.11, 1,146.87 and 663.51 is: 993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.11 : 1,146.87 = 663.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.11/1,146.87 = 663.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.11x = 1,146.87 × 663.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.11x = 760,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,959.71/766.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.28

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