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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.35, 1,123.81 and 662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.35, 1,123.81 and 662.75 is: 992.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.35 : 1,123.81 = 662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.35/1,123.81 = 662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.35x = 1,123.81 × 662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.35x = 744,801.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,801.76/750.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.61

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