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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.94, 1,033.98 and 655.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.94, 1,033.98 and 655.80 is: 904.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.94 : 1,033.98 = 655.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.94/1,033.98 = 655.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.94x = 1,033.98 × 655.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.94x = 678,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,084.08/749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.18

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