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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,127.40 and 662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,127.40 and 662.40 is: 992.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,127.40 = 662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,127.40 = 662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,127.40 × 662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 746,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,789.76/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.28

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