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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.65, 1,025.29 and 660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.65, 1,025.29 and 660.63 is: 912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.65 : 1,025.29 = 660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.65/1,025.29 = 660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.65x = 1,025.29 × 660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.65x = 677,337.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,337.33/742.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.05

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