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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,118.63 and 667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,118.63 and 667.80 is: 996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,118.63 = 667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,118.63 = 667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,118.63 × 667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 747,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,022.78/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.55

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