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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.58, 1,030.29 and 665.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.58, 1,030.29 and 665.84 is: 913.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.58 : 1,030.29 = 665.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.58/1,030.29 = 665.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.58x = 1,030.29 × 665.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.58x = 686,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,006.32/750.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.96

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