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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.68, 1,059.50 and 665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.68, 1,059.50 and 665.12 is: 915.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.68 : 1,059.50 = 665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.68/1,059.50 = 665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.68x = 1,059.50 × 665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.68x = 704,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,694.64/769.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.57

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