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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.84, 1,139.98 and 655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.84, 1,139.98 and 655.04 is: 984.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.84 : 1,139.98 = 655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.84/1,139.98 = 655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.84x = 1,139.98 × 655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.84x = 746,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,732.50/758.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.04

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