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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,061.46 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,061.46 and 665.94 is: 918.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,061.46 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,061.46 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,061.46 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 706,868.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,868.67/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.46

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