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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.94, 1,032.65 and 661.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.94, 1,032.65 and 661.46 is: 912.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.94 : 1,032.65 = 661.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.94/1,032.65 = 661.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.94x = 1,032.65 × 661.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.94x = 683,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,053.36/748.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.03

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