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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.33, 1,140.74 and 655.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.33, 1,140.74 and 655.55 is: 984.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.33 : 1,140.74 = 655.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.33/1,140.74 = 655.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.33x = 1,140.74 × 655.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.33x = 747,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,803.13/759.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.82

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