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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.43, 1,056.98 and 648.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.43, 1,056.98 and 648.65 is: 894.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.43 : 1,056.98 = 648.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.43/1,056.98 = 648.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.43x = 1,056.98 × 648.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.43x = 685,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,601.55/766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.54

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