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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.38, 1,138.14 and 668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.38, 1,138.14 and 668.24 is: 1,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.38 : 1,138.14 = 668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.38/1,138.14 = 668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.38x = 1,138.14 × 668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.38x = 760,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,550.67/759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.54

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