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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,061.80 and 665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,061.80 and 665.24 is: 917.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,061.80 = 665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,061.80 = 665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,061.80 × 665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 706,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,351.83/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.67

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