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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.86, 1,130.46 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.86, 1,130.46 and 662.32 is: 994.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.86 : 1,130.46 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.86/1,130.46 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.86x = 1,130.46 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.86x = 748,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,726.27/752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.51

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