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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,133.07 and 642.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,133.07 and 642.66 is: 959.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,133.07 = 642.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,133.07 = 642.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,133.07 × 642.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 728,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,178.77/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.39

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