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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.63, 1,148.70 and 665.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.63, 1,148.70 and 665.26 is: 995.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,148.70 = 665.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,148.70 = 665.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,148.70 × 665.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 764,184.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,184.16/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.51

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