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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.72, 1,132.70 and 669.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.72, 1,132.70 and 669.23 is: 1,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.72 : 1,132.70 = 669.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.72/1,132.70 = 669.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.72x = 1,132.70 × 669.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.72x = 758,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,027.81/755.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.06

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