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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,058.10 and 665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,058.10 and 665.06 is: 915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,058.10 = 665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,058.10 = 665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,058.10 × 665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 703,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,699.99/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.56

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