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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.86, 1,133.46 and 664.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.86, 1,133.46 and 664.32 is: 997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.86 : 1,133.46 = 664.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.86/1,133.46 = 664.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.86x = 1,133.46 × 664.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.86x = 752,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,980.15/754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.51

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