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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.34, 1,060.32 and 668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.34, 1,060.32 and 668.30 is: 924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.34 : 1,060.32 = 668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.34/1,060.32 = 668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.34x = 1,060.32 × 668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.34x = 708,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,611.86/766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.67

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