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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.88, 1,023.98 and 659.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.88, 1,023.98 and 659.86 is: 909.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.88 : 1,023.98 = 659.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.88/1,023.98 = 659.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.88x = 1,023.98 × 659.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.88x = 675,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,677.58/742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.53

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