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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.96, 1,032.42 and 666.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.96, 1,032.42 and 666.94 is: 918.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.96 : 1,032.42 = 666.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.96/1,032.42 = 666.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.96x = 1,032.42 × 666.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.96x = 688,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,562.19/749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.13

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