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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.60, 1,144.01 and 684.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.60, 1,144.01 and 684.59 is: 1,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.60 : 1,144.01 = 684.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.60/1,144.01 = 684.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.60x = 1,144.01 × 684.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.60x = 783,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,173.80/766.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.62

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