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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.24, 1,126.16 and 664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.24, 1,126.16 and 664.11 is: 996.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.24 : 1,126.16 = 664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.24/1,126.16 = 664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.24x = 1,126.16 × 664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.24x = 747,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,890.80/750.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.87

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