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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.82, 1,045.58 and 659.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.82, 1,045.58 and 659.41 is: 909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.82 : 1,045.58 = 659.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.82/1,045.58 = 659.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.82x = 1,045.58 × 659.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.82x = 689,460.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,460.00/757.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.79

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