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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.19, 1,139.30 and 662.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.19, 1,139.30 and 662.94 is: 996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.19 : 1,139.30 = 662.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.19/1,139.30 = 662.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.19x = 1,139.30 × 662.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.19x = 755,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,287.54/758.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.17

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