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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.44, 1,031.96 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.44, 1,031.96 and 660.96 is: 911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.44 : 1,031.96 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.44/1,031.96 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.44x = 1,031.96 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.44x = 682,080.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,080.98/748.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.34

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