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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.32, 1,143.56 and 669.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.32, 1,143.56 and 669.02 is: 1,007.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.32 : 1,143.56 = 669.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.32/1,143.56 = 669.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.32x = 1,143.56 × 669.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.32x = 765,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,064.51/759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.57

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