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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.92, 1,133.59 and 662.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.92, 1,133.59 and 662.20 is: 997.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.92 : 1,133.59 = 662.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.92/1,133.59 = 662.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.92x = 1,133.59 × 662.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.92x = 750,663.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,663.30/752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.00

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