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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.81, 1,147.47 and 664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.81, 1,147.47 and 664.44 is: 994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.81 : 1,147.47 = 664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.81/1,147.47 = 664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.81x = 1,147.47 × 664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.81x = 762,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,424.97/766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.28

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