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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.30, 1,125.60 and 664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.30, 1,125.60 and 664.90 is: 996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.30 : 1,125.60 = 664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.30/1,125.60 = 664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.30x = 1,125.60 × 664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.30x = 748,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,411.44/751.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.16

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