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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,037.90 and 654.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,037.90 and 654.06 is: 902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,037.90 = 654.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,037.90 = 654.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,037.90 × 654.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 678,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,848.87/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.15

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