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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.24, 1,132.17 and 668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.24, 1,132.17 and 668.11 is: 1,002.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.24 : 1,132.17 = 668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.24/1,132.17 = 668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.24x = 1,132.17 × 668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.24x = 756,414.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,414.10/754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.88

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