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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.52, 1,141.05 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.52, 1,141.05 and 660.16 is: 987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.52 : 1,141.05 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.52/1,141.05 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.52x = 1,141.05 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.52x = 753,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,274.14/762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.87

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