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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.90, 1,036.69 and 659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.90, 1,036.69 and 659.12 is: 907.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.90 : 1,036.69 = 659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.90/1,036.69 = 659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.90x = 1,036.69 × 659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.90x = 683,296.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,296.28/752.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.56

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