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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.29, 1,039.42 and 668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.29, 1,039.42 and 668.66 is: 923.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.29 : 1,039.42 = 668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.29/1,039.42 = 668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.29x = 1,039.42 × 668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.29x = 695,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,018.68/752.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.87

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