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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,153.91 and 667.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,153.91 and 667.01 is: 999.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,153.91 = 667.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,153.91 = 667.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,153.91 × 667.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 769,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,670.31/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.59

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