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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.93, 1,122.39 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.93, 1,122.39 and 659.70 is: 987.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.93 : 1,122.39 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.93/1,122.39 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.93x = 1,122.39 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.93x = 740,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,440.68/749.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.35

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