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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.54, 1,048.17 and 659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.54, 1,048.17 and 659.62 is: 912.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.54 : 1,048.17 = 659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.54/1,048.17 = 659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.54x = 1,048.17 × 659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.54x = 691,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,393.90/757.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.68

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