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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.76, 1,119.90 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.76, 1,119.90 and 669.42 is: 1,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.76 : 1,119.90 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.76/1,119.90 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.76x = 1,119.90 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.76x = 749,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,683.46/746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.91

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