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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.86, 1,036.49 and 654.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.86, 1,036.49 and 654.58 is: 901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.86 : 1,036.49 = 654.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.86/1,036.49 = 654.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.86x = 1,036.49 × 654.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.86x = 678,459.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,459.76/752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.18

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