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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.72, 1,134.02 and 667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.72, 1,134.02 and 667.44 is: 996.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.72 : 1,134.02 = 667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.72/1,134.02 = 667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.72x = 1,134.02 × 667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.72x = 756,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,890.31/759.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.28

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