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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,137.84 and 661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,137.84 and 661.60 is: 994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,137.84 = 661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,137.84 = 661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,137.84 × 661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 752,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,794.94/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.92

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