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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.73, 1,125.40 and 663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.73, 1,125.40 and 663.61 is: 996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.73 : 1,125.40 = 663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.73/1,125.40 = 663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.73x = 1,125.40 × 663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.73x = 746,826.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,826.69/749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.13

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