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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,137.60 and 656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,137.60 and 656.96 is: 983.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,137.60 = 656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,137.60 = 656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,137.60 × 656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 747,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,357.70/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.16

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