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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.91, 1,130.94 and 656.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.91, 1,130.94 and 656.33 is: 984.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.91 : 1,130.94 = 656.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.91/1,130.94 = 656.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.91x = 1,130.94 × 656.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.91x = 742,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,265.53/753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.56

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