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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.27, 1,053.90 and 654.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.27, 1,053.90 and 654.11 is: 901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.27 : 1,053.90 = 654.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.27/1,053.90 = 654.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.27x = 1,053.90 × 654.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.27x = 689,366.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,366.53/764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.99

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