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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.77, 1,151.67 and 657.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.77, 1,151.67 and 657.03 is: 986.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.77 : 1,151.67 = 657.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.77/1,151.67 = 657.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.77x = 1,151.67 × 657.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.77x = 756,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,681.74/766.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.84

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