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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,048.64 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,048.64 and 661.20 is: 914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,048.64 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,048.64 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,048.64 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 693,360.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,360.77/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.24

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