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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.48, 1,042.03 and 657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.48, 1,042.03 and 657.07 is: 906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.48 : 1,042.03 = 657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.48/1,042.03 = 657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.48x = 1,042.03 × 657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.48x = 684,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,686.65/755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.29

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