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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.88, 1,057.26 and 655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.88, 1,057.26 and 655.88 is: 904.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.88 : 1,057.26 = 655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.88/1,057.26 = 655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.88x = 1,057.26 × 655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.88x = 693,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,435.69/766.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.23

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