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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.20, 1,149.66 and 656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.20, 1,149.66 and 656.92 is: 984.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.20 : 1,149.66 = 656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.20/1,149.66 = 656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.20x = 1,149.66 × 656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.20x = 755,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,234.65/767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.40

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