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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,133.55 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,133.55 and 659.70 is: 989.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,133.55 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,133.55 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,133.55 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 747,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,802.94/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.55

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