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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.98, 1,038.60 and 654.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.98, 1,038.60 and 654.58 is: 902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.98 : 1,038.60 = 654.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.98/1,038.60 = 654.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.98x = 1,038.60 × 654.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.98x = 679,846.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,846.79/752.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.87

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