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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.68, 1,124.60 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.68, 1,124.60 and 664 is: 996.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.68 : 1,124.60 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.68/1,124.60 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.68x = 1,124.60 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.68x = 746,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,734.40/749.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.07

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