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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.65, 1,048.60 and 655.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.65, 1,048.60 and 655.29 is: 903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.65 : 1,048.60 = 655.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.65/1,048.60 = 655.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.65x = 1,048.60 × 655.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.65x = 687,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,137.09/760.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.36

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