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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.11, 1,124.15 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.11, 1,124.15 and 664.34 is: 991.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.11 : 1,124.15 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.11/1,124.15 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.11x = 1,124.15 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.11x = 746,818.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,818.31/753.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.64

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