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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.71, 1,057.43 and 654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.71, 1,057.43 and 654.54 is: 903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.71 : 1,057.43 = 654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.71/1,057.43 = 654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.71x = 1,057.43 × 654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.71x = 692,130.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,130.23/765.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.90

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