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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.25, 1,042.19 and 653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.25, 1,042.19 and 653.90 is: 903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.25 : 1,042.19 = 653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.25/1,042.19 = 653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.25x = 1,042.19 × 653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.25x = 681,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,488.04/754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.53

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