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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,053.42 and 658.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,053.42 and 658.80 is: 908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,053.42 = 658.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,053.42 = 658.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,053.42 × 658.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 693,993.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,993.10/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.18

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