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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.17, 1,054.64 and 667.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.17, 1,054.64 and 667.75 is: 919.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.17 : 1,054.64 = 667.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.17/1,054.64 = 667.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.17x = 1,054.64 × 667.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.17x = 704,234.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,234.19/766.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.17

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