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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.71, 1,033.59 and 662.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.71, 1,033.59 and 662.12 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.71 : 1,033.59 = 662.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.71/1,033.59 = 662.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.71x = 1,033.59 × 662.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.71x = 684,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,361.80/750.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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