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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.63, 1,055.93 and 654.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.63, 1,055.93 and 654.39 is: 902.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.63 : 1,055.93 = 654.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.63/1,055.93 = 654.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.63x = 1,055.93 × 654.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.63x = 690,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,986.76/765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.51

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