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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.41, 1,048.25 and 655.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.41, 1,048.25 and 655.04 is: 902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.41 : 1,048.25 = 655.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.41/1,048.25 = 655.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.41x = 1,048.25 × 655.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.41x = 686,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,637.16/760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.98

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