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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.92, 1,138.35 and 650.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.92, 1,138.35 and 650.77 is: 974.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.92 : 1,138.35 = 650.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.92/1,138.35 = 650.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.92x = 1,138.35 × 650.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.92x = 740,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,803.62/759.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.85

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