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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.95, 1,131.38 and 664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.95, 1,131.38 and 664.70 is: 996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.95 : 1,131.38 = 664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.95/1,131.38 = 664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.95x = 1,131.38 × 664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.95x = 752,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,024.96/754.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.13

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