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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,126.86 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,126.86 and 669.88 is: 1,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,126.86 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,126.86 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,126.86 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 754,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,860.98/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.30

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