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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.76, 1,031.91 and 667.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.76, 1,031.91 and 667.01 is: 915.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.76 : 1,031.91 = 667.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.76/1,031.91 = 667.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.76x = 1,031.91 × 667.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.76x = 688,289.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,289.13/751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.58

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