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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,139.18 and 662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,139.18 and 662.85 is: 996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,139.18 = 662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,139.18 = 662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,139.18 × 662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 755,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,102.15/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.08

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