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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.88, 1,129.68 and 653.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.88, 1,129.68 and 653.44 is: 977.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.88 : 1,129.68 = 653.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.88/1,129.68 = 653.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.88x = 1,129.68 × 653.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.88x = 738,178.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,178.10/754.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.87

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