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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.68, 1,045.72 and 655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.68, 1,045.72 and 655.11 is: 901.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.68 : 1,045.72 = 655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.68/1,045.72 = 655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.68x = 1,045.72 × 655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.68x = 685,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,059.99/759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.78

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