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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.32, 1,154.91 and 661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.32, 1,154.91 and 661.40 is: 994.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.32 : 1,154.91 = 661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.32/1,154.91 = 661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.32x = 1,154.91 × 661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.32x = 763,857.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,857.47/768.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.19

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