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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.52, 1,128.48 and 669.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.52, 1,128.48 and 669.04 is: 997.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.52 : 1,128.48 = 669.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.52/1,128.48 = 669.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.52x = 1,128.48 × 669.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.52x = 754,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,998.26/756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.99

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