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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,058.63 and 669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,058.63 and 669.45 is: 923.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,058.63 = 669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,058.63 = 669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,058.63 × 669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 708,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,696.51/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.43

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