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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.46, 1,136.72 and 655.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.46, 1,136.72 and 655.32 is: 982.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.46 : 1,136.72 = 655.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.46/1,136.72 = 655.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.46x = 1,136.72 × 655.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.46x = 744,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,915.35/758.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.14

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