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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,156.32 and 666.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,156.32 and 666.08 is: 996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,156.32 = 666.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,156.32 = 666.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,156.32 × 666.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 770,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,201.63/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.43

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