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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,039.29 and 665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,039.29 and 665 is: 918.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,039.29 = 665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,039.29 = 665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,039.29 × 665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 691,127.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,127.85/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.47

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