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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.31, 1,146.72 and 663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.31, 1,146.72 and 663.94 is: 993.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.31 : 1,146.72 = 663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.31/1,146.72 = 663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.31x = 1,146.72 × 663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.31x = 761,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,353.28/766.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.53

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