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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.12, 1,035.48 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.12, 1,035.48 and 663.04 is: 914.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.12 : 1,035.48 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.12/1,035.48 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.12x = 1,035.48 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.12x = 686,562.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,562.62/751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.05

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