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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.17, 1,057.68 and 486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.17, 1,057.68 and 486.54 is: 671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.17 : 1,057.68 = 486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.17/1,057.68 = 486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.17x = 1,057.68 × 486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.17x = 514,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,603.63/766.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.66

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