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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.34, 1,121.27 and 669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.34, 1,121.27 and 669.33 is: 998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.34 : 1,121.27 = 669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.34/1,121.27 = 669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.34x = 1,121.27 × 669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.34x = 750,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,499.65/751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.88

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