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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.37, 1,127.64 and 661.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.37, 1,127.64 and 661.25 is: 991.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.37 : 1,127.64 = 661.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.37/1,127.64 = 661.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.37x = 1,127.64 × 661.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.37x = 745,646.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,646.31/752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.06

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