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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,047.24 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,047.24 and 660.96 is: 911.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,047.24 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,047.24 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,047.24 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 692,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,183.75/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.39

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