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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,037.40 and 655.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,037.40 and 655.25 is: 902.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,037.40 = 655.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,037.40 = 655.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,037.40 × 655.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 679,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,756.35/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.11

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