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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,038.87 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,038.87 and 663.90 is: 915.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,038.87 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,038.87 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,038.87 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 689,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,705.79/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.73

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