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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,048.17 and 655.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,048.17 and 655.53 is: 903.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,048.17 = 655.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,048.17 = 655.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,048.17 × 655.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 687,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,106.88/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.96

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