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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,032.18 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,032.18 and 668.66 is: 923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,032.18 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,032.18 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,032.18 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 690,177.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,177.48/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.20

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