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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.84, 1,150.30 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.84, 1,150.30 and 663.96 is: 994.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.84 : 1,150.30 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.84/1,150.30 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.84x = 1,150.30 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.84x = 763,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,753.19/767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.68

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