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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.43, 1,046.75 and 655.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.43, 1,046.75 and 655.86 is: 902.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.43 : 1,046.75 = 655.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.43/1,046.75 = 655.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.43x = 1,046.75 × 655.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.43x = 686,523.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,523.09/760.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.81

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