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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.36, 1,146.93 and 666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.36, 1,146.93 and 666.36 is: 994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.36 : 1,146.93 = 666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.36/1,146.93 = 666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.36x = 1,146.93 × 666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.36x = 764,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,268.27/768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.67

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