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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,150.38 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,150.38 and 663.90 is: 995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,150.38 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,150.38 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,150.38 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 763,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,737.28/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.85

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