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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,059.18 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,059.18 and 662.52 is: 914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,059.18 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,059.18 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,059.18 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 701,727.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,727.93/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.99

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