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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.32, 1,130.16 and 666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.32, 1,130.16 and 666.24 is: 994.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.32 : 1,130.16 = 666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.32/1,130.16 = 666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.32x = 1,130.16 × 666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.32x = 752,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,957.80/757.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.24

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