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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.36, 1,062.84 and 665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.36, 1,062.84 and 665.68 is: 919.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.36 : 1,062.84 = 665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.36/1,062.84 = 665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.36x = 1,062.84 × 665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.36x = 707,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,511.33/769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.61

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