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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.62, 1,129.07 and 656.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.62, 1,129.07 and 656.42 is: 983.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.62 : 1,129.07 = 656.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.62/1,129.07 = 656.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.62x = 1,129.07 × 656.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.62x = 741,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,135.20/753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.44

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