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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,040.88 and 669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,040.88 and 669.28 is: 920.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,040.88 = 669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,040.88 = 669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,040.88 × 669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 696,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,640.17/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.99

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