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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.51, 1,047.20 and 667.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.51, 1,047.20 and 667.17 is: 919.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.51 : 1,047.20 = 667.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.51/1,047.20 = 667.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.51x = 1,047.20 × 667.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.51x = 698,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,657.09/759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.88

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