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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.74, 1,144.43 and 668.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.74, 1,144.43 and 668.56 is: 1,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.74 : 1,144.43 = 668.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.74/1,144.43 = 668.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.74x = 1,144.43 × 668.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.74x = 765,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,120.12/758.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.41

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