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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.36, 1,135.71 and 665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.36, 1,135.71 and 665.82 is: 999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.36 : 1,135.71 = 665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.36/1,135.71 = 665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.36x = 1,135.71 × 665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.36x = 756,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,178.43/756.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.76

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