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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.86, 1,061.97 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.86, 1,061.97 and 663.06 is: 917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.86 : 1,061.97 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.86/1,061.97 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.86x = 1,061.97 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.86x = 704,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,149.83/767.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.03

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