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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.68, 1,060.88 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.68, 1,060.88 and 666.12 is: 916.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.68 : 1,060.88 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.68/1,060.88 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.68x = 1,060.88 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.68x = 706,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,673.39/770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.95

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