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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.48, 1,037.91 and 654.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.48, 1,037.91 and 654.07 is: 902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.48 : 1,037.91 = 654.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.48/1,037.91 = 654.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.48x = 1,037.91 × 654.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.48x = 678,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,865.79/752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.17

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