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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.38, 1,122.24 and 668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.38, 1,122.24 and 668.72 is: 1,000.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.38 : 1,122.24 = 668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.38/1,122.24 = 668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.38x = 1,122.24 × 668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.38x = 750,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,464.33/750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.11

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