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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.96, 1,030.80 and 654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.96, 1,030.80 and 654 is: 902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.96 : 1,030.80 = 654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.96/1,030.80 = 654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.96x = 1,030.80 × 654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.96x = 674,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,143.20/746.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.52

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