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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,153.04 and 660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,153.04 and 660.15 is: 992.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,153.04 = 660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,153.04 = 660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,153.04 × 660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 761,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,176.06/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.32

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