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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.14, 1,041.72 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.14, 1,041.72 and 665.70 is: 919.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.14 : 1,041.72 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.14/1,041.72 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.14x = 1,041.72 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.14x = 693,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,473.00/754.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.55

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