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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.49, 1,136.23 and 654.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.49, 1,136.23 and 654.46 is: 981.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.49 : 1,136.23 = 654.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.49/1,136.23 = 654.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.49x = 1,136.23 × 654.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.49x = 743,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,612.61/757.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.69

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