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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,131.15 and 664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,131.15 and 664.90 is: 996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,131.15 = 664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,131.15 = 664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,131.15 × 664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 752,101.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,101.64/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.03

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