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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,125.60 and 669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,125.60 and 669.68 is: 1,004.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,125.60 = 669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,125.60 = 669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,125.60 × 669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 753,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,791.81/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.63

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