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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.95, 1,132.87 and 665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.95, 1,132.87 and 665.70 is: 997.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.95 : 1,132.87 = 665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.95/1,132.87 = 665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.95x = 1,132.87 × 665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.95x = 754,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,151.56/755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.62

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