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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.64, 1,041.72 and 658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.64, 1,041.72 and 658.40 is: 906.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.64 : 1,041.72 = 658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.64/1,041.72 = 658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.64x = 1,041.72 × 658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.64x = 685,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,868.45/756.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.47

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