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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.51, 1,134.73 and 656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.51, 1,134.73 and 656.90 is: 982.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.51 : 1,134.73 = 656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.51/1,134.73 = 656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.51x = 1,134.73 × 656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.51x = 745,404.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,404.14/758.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.72

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