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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.56, 1,035.18 and 668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.56, 1,035.18 and 668.12 is: 922.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.56 : 1,035.18 = 668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.56/1,035.18 = 668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.56x = 1,035.18 × 668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.56x = 691,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,624.46/749.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.71

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