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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.27, 1,037.21 and 659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.27, 1,037.21 and 659.49 is: 908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.27 : 1,037.21 = 659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.27/1,037.21 = 659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.27x = 1,037.21 × 659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.27x = 684,026.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,026.33/753.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.08

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