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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.82, 1,134.26 and 658.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.82, 1,134.26 and 658.91 is: 987.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.82 : 1,134.26 = 658.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.82/1,134.26 = 658.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.82x = 1,134.26 × 658.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.82x = 747,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,375.26/756.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.52

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