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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.16, 1,055.40 and 672.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.16, 1,055.40 and 672.56 is: 926.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.16 : 1,055.40 = 672.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.16/1,055.40 = 672.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.16x = 1,055.40 × 672.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.16x = 709,819.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,819.82/766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.46

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