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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.48, 1,120.84 and 665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.48, 1,120.84 and 665.82 is: 993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.48 : 1,120.84 = 665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.48/1,120.84 = 665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.48x = 1,120.84 × 665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.48x = 746,276.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,276.02/751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.08

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