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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.54, 1,046.79 and 658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.54, 1,046.79 and 658.62 is: 911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.54 : 1,046.79 = 658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.54/1,046.79 = 658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.54x = 1,046.79 × 658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.54x = 689,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,436.83/756.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.30

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