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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748, 1,031.16 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748, 1,031.16 and 660.16 is: 910.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748 : 1,031.16 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748/1,031.16 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748x = 1,031.16 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748x = 680,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,730.59/748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.07

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