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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,056.66 and 656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,056.66 and 656.10 is: 904.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,056.66 = 656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,056.66 = 656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,056.66 × 656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 693,274.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,274.63/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.75

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