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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.68, 1,150.74 and 660.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.68, 1,150.74 and 660.12 is: 990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.68 : 1,150.74 = 660.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.68/1,150.74 = 660.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.68x = 1,150.74 × 660.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.68x = 759,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,626.49/766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.80

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