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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,063.14 and 666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,063.14 and 666.24 is: 918.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,063.14 = 666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,063.14 = 666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,063.14 × 666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 708,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,306.39/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.97

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