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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.36, 1,044.48 and 658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.36, 1,044.48 and 658.96 is: 908.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.36 : 1,044.48 = 658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.36/1,044.48 = 658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.36x = 1,044.48 × 658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.36x = 688,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,270.54/757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.78

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