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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.48, 1,137.66 and 658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.48, 1,137.66 and 658.88 is: 985.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.48 : 1,137.66 = 658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.48/1,137.66 = 658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.48x = 1,137.66 × 658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.48x = 749,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,581.42/760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.67

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