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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,134.54 and 661.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,134.54 and 661.32 is: 991.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,134.54 = 661.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,134.54 = 661.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,134.54 × 661.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 750,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,293.99/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.98

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