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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.65, 1,047.22 and 654.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.65, 1,047.22 and 654.29 is: 901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.65 : 1,047.22 = 654.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.65/1,047.22 = 654.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.65x = 1,047.22 × 654.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.65x = 685,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,178.70/759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.96

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