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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767, 1,057.14 and 656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767, 1,057.14 and 656.48 is: 904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,057.14 = 656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,057.14 = 656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,057.14 × 656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 693,991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,991.27/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.81

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