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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.44, 1,046.08 and 669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.44, 1,046.08 and 669.77 is: 923.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.44 : 1,046.08 = 669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.44/1,046.08 = 669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.44x = 1,046.08 × 669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.44x = 700,630.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,630.28/758.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.78

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