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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.59, 1,030.80 and 667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.59, 1,030.80 and 667.66 is: 921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.59 : 1,030.80 = 667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.59/1,030.80 = 667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.59x = 1,030.80 × 667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.59x = 688,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,223.93/746.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.82

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