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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.80, 1,132.97 and 668.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.80, 1,132.97 and 668.69 is: 1,003.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.80 : 1,132.97 = 668.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.80/1,132.97 = 668.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.80x = 1,132.97 × 668.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.80x = 757,596.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,596.70/754.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.71

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