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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.10, 1,122.36 and 666.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.10, 1,122.36 and 666.39 is: 999.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.10 : 1,122.36 = 666.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.10/1,122.36 = 666.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.10x = 1,122.36 × 666.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.10x = 747,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,931.19/748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.77

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