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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.22, 1,130.37 and 656.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.22, 1,130.37 and 656.31 is: 983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.22 : 1,130.37 = 656.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.22/1,130.37 = 656.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.22x = 1,130.37 × 656.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.22x = 741,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,873.13/754.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.63

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