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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,030.87 and 666.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,030.87 and 666.26 is: 914.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,030.87 = 666.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,030.87 = 666.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,030.87 × 666.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 686,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,826.99/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.54

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