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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,146.86 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,146.86 and 664.04 is: 993.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,146.86 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,146.86 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,146.86 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 761,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,560.91/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.69

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