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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.26, 1,029.84 and 665.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.26, 1,029.84 and 665.51 is: 913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.26 : 1,029.84 = 665.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.26/1,029.84 = 665.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.26x = 1,029.84 × 665.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.26x = 685,370.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,370.03/750.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.52

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