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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.74, 1,152.66 and 606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.74, 1,152.66 and 606.36 is: 911.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.74 : 1,152.66 = 606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.74/1,152.66 = 606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.74x = 1,152.66 × 606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.74x = 698,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,926.92/766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.56

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