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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.30, 1,124.10 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.30, 1,124.10 and 663.90 is: 994.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.30 : 1,124.10 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.30/1,124.10 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.30x = 1,124.10 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.30x = 746,289.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,289.99/750.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.66

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