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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,036.56 and 669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,036.56 and 669.12 is: 924.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,036.56 = 669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,036.56 = 669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,036.56 × 669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 693,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,583.03/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.09

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