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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.36, 1,148.42 and 667.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.36, 1,148.42 and 667.36 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.36 : 1,148.42 = 667.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.36/1,148.42 = 667.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.36x = 1,148.42 × 667.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.36x = 766,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,409.57/769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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