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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.48, 1,037.91 and 664.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.48, 1,037.91 and 664.00 is: 917.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.48 : 1,037.91 = 664.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.48/1,037.91 = 664.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.48x = 1,037.91 × 664.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.48x = 689,172.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,172.14/751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.09

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