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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.52, 1,037.55 and 659.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.52, 1,037.55 and 659.74 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.52 : 1,037.55 = 659.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.52/1,037.55 = 659.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.52x = 1,037.55 × 659.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.52x = 684,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,513.24/753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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