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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,151.34 and 663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,151.34 and 663.54 is: 994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,151.34 = 663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,151.34 = 663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,151.34 × 663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 763,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,960.14/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.65

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