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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,150.72 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,150.72 and 664.96 is: 994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,150.72 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,150.72 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,150.72 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 765,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,182.77/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.67

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