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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,141.48 and 656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,141.48 and 656.04 is: 985.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,141.48 = 656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,141.48 = 656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,141.48 × 656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 748,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,856.54/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.55

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