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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,136.13 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,136.13 and 663.06 is: 1,000.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,136.13 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,136.13 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,136.13 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 753,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,322.36/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.11

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