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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.63, 1,147.20 and 664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.63, 1,147.20 and 664.26 is: 994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.63 : 1,147.20 = 664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.63/1,147.20 = 664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.63x = 1,147.20 × 664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.63x = 762,039.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,039.07/766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.01

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