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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,145.44 and 665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,145.44 and 665.36 is: 993.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,145.44 = 665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,145.44 = 665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,145.44 × 665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 762,129.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,129.96/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.18

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