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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.59, 1,045.00 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.59, 1,045.00 and 664.34 is: 916.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.59 : 1,045.00 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.59/1,045.00 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.59x = 1,045.00 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.59x = 694,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,230.91/757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.37

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