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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.07, 1,047.14 and 653.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.07, 1,047.14 and 653.97 is: 902.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.07 : 1,047.14 = 653.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.07/1,047.14 = 653.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.07x = 1,047.14 × 653.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.07x = 684,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,801.20/759.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.16

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