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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,138.05 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,138.05 and 662.70 is: 994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,138.05 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,138.05 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,138.05 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 754,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,185.74/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.05

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