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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.48, 1,125.92 and 668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.48, 1,125.92 and 668.77 is: 1,003.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.48 : 1,125.92 = 668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.48/1,125.92 = 668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.48x = 1,125.92 × 668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.48x = 752,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,981.52/750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.33

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