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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,034.10 and 656.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,034.10 and 656.10 is: 903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,034.10 = 656.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,034.10 = 656.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,034.10 × 656.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 678,473.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,473.01/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.04

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