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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.40, 1,134.60 and 660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.40, 1,134.60 and 660.40 is: 990.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.40 : 1,134.60 = 660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.40/1,134.60 = 660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.40x = 1,134.60 × 660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.40x = 749,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,289.84/756.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.60

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