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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.95, 1,139.93 and 656.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.95, 1,139.93 and 656.93 is: 985.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.95 : 1,139.93 = 656.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.95/1,139.93 = 656.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.95x = 1,139.93 × 656.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.95x = 748,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,849.83/759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.40

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