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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.48, 1,039.28 and 655.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.48, 1,039.28 and 655.07 is: 903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.48 : 1,039.28 = 655.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.48/1,039.28 = 655.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.48x = 1,039.28 × 655.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.48x = 680,792.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,792.68/753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.53

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