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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.85, 1,039.84 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.85, 1,039.84 and 656.44 is: 904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.85 : 1,039.84 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.85/1,039.84 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.85x = 1,039.84 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.85x = 682,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,588.33/754.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.27

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