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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.30, 1,042.80 and 658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.30, 1,042.80 and 658.10 is: 908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.30 : 1,042.80 = 658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.30/1,042.80 = 658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.30x = 1,042.80 × 658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.30x = 686,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,266.68/755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.60

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