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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,148.68 and 650.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,148.68 and 650.98 is: 975.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,148.68 = 650.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,148.68 = 650.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,148.68 × 650.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 747,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,767.71/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.31

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