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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,126.64 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,126.64 and 662.16 is: 996.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,126.64 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,126.64 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,126.64 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 746,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,015.94/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.92

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