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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.42, 1,138.50 and 661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.42, 1,138.50 and 661.68 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.42 : 1,138.50 = 661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.42/1,138.50 = 661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.42x = 1,138.50 × 661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.42x = 753,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,322.68/759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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