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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,032.84 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,032.84 and 661.32 is: 910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,032.84 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,032.84 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,032.84 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 683,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,037.75/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.53

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