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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.75, 1,039.11 and 665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.75, 1,039.11 and 665.67 is: 917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 1,039.11 = 665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/1,039.11 = 665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 1,039.11 × 665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 691,704.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,704.35/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.68

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