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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,120.38 and 668.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,120.38 and 668.73 is: 997.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,120.38 = 668.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,120.38 = 668.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,120.38 × 668.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 749,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,231.72/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.99

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