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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.72, 1,144.07 and 668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.72, 1,144.07 and 668.32 is: 997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.72 : 1,144.07 = 668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.72/1,144.07 = 668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.72x = 1,144.07 × 668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.72x = 764,604.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,604.86/766.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.24

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