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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,057.24 and 668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,057.24 and 668.45 is: 922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,057.24 = 668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,057.24 = 668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,057.24 × 668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 706,712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,712.08/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.05

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