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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.23, 1,035.17 and 656.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.23, 1,035.17 and 656.08 is: 906.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.23 : 1,035.17 = 656.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.23/1,035.17 = 656.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.23x = 1,035.17 × 656.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.23x = 679,154.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,154.33/749.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.47

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