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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.81, 1,150.26 and 652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.81, 1,150.26 and 652.06 is: 978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.81 : 1,150.26 = 652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.81/1,150.26 = 652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.81x = 1,150.26 × 652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.81x = 750,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,038.54/766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.13

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