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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.55, 1,056.90 and 648.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.55, 1,056.90 and 648.31 is: 893.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.55 : 1,056.90 = 648.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.55/1,056.90 = 648.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.55x = 1,056.90 × 648.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.55x = 685,198.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,198.84/766.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.87

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