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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.08, 1,043.04 and 664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.08, 1,043.04 and 664.48 is: 914.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.08 : 1,043.04 = 664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.08/1,043.04 = 664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.08x = 1,043.04 × 664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.08x = 693,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,079.22/758.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.26

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