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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.54, 1,050.93 and 661.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.54, 1,050.93 and 661.62 is: 915.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.54 : 1,050.93 = 661.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.54/1,050.93 = 661.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.54x = 1,050.93 × 661.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.54x = 695,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,316.31/759.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.44

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