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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,133.75 and 662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,133.75 and 662.51 is: 997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,133.75 = 662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,133.75 = 662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,133.75 × 662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 751,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,111.73/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.73

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