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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.19, 1,147.26 and 657.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.19, 1,147.26 and 657.21 is: 984.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.19 : 1,147.26 = 657.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.19/1,147.26 = 657.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.19x = 1,147.26 × 657.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.19x = 753,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,997.51/766.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.08

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