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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.98, 1,044.27 and 667.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.98, 1,044.27 and 667.50 is: 923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.98 : 1,044.27 = 667.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.98/1,044.27 = 667.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.98x = 1,044.27 × 667.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.98x = 697,050.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,050.23/754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.27

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