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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.99, 1,119.26 and 667.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.99, 1,119.26 and 667.98 is: 996.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.99 : 1,119.26 = 667.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.99/1,119.26 = 667.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.99x = 1,119.26 × 667.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.99x = 747,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,643.09/749.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.87

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