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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.98, 1,134.50 and 659.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.98, 1,134.50 and 659.06 is: 987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.98 : 1,134.50 = 659.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.98/1,134.50 = 659.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.98x = 1,134.50 × 659.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.98x = 747,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,703.57/756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.75

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