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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.96, 1,045.00 and 652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.96, 1,045.00 and 652.66 is: 899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.96 : 1,045.00 = 652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.96/1,045.00 = 652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.96x = 1,045.00 × 652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.96x = 682,027.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,027.90/757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.82

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