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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.61, 1,149.12 and 665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.61, 1,149.12 and 665.01 is: 995.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.61 : 1,149.12 = 665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.61/1,149.12 = 665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.61x = 1,149.12 × 665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.61x = 764,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,176.29/767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.53

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