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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,125.64 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,125.64 and 665.34 is: 993.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,125.64 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,125.64 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,125.64 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 748,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,933.32/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.14

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