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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.78, 1,032.51 and 654.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.78, 1,032.51 and 654.51 is: 904.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.78 : 1,032.51 = 654.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.78/1,032.51 = 654.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.78x = 1,032.51 × 654.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.78x = 675,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,788.12/746.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.94

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