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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.68, 1,130.60 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.68, 1,130.60 and 668 is: 1,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.68 : 1,130.60 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.68/1,130.60 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.68x = 1,130.60 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.68x = 755,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,240.80/753.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.07

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