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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.10, 1,129.65 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.10, 1,129.65 and 663.90 is: 994.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.10 : 1,129.65 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.10/1,129.65 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.10x = 1,129.65 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.10x = 749,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,974.64/754.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.53

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