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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,034.10 and 662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,034.10 and 662.49 is: 912.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,034.10 = 662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,034.10 = 662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,034.10 × 662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 685,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,080.91/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.11

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