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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.95, 1,140.60 and 657.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.95, 1,140.60 and 657.35 is: 986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.95 : 1,140.60 = 657.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.95/1,140.60 = 657.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.95x = 1,140.60 × 657.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.95x = 749,773.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,773.41/759.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.61

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