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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.82, 1,131.26 and 656.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.82, 1,131.26 and 656.91 is: 984.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.82 : 1,131.26 = 656.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.82/1,131.26 = 656.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.82x = 1,131.26 × 656.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.82x = 743,136.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,136.01/754.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.52

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