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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,148.40 and 663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,148.40 and 663.20 is: 993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,148.40 = 663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,148.40 = 663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,148.40 × 663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 761,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,618.88/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.76

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