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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.24, 1,129.16 and 666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.24, 1,129.16 and 666.11 is: 999.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.24 : 1,129.16 = 666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.24/1,129.16 = 666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.24x = 1,129.16 × 666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.24x = 752,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,144.77/752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.87

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