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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.70, 1,127.55 and 655.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.70, 1,127.55 and 655.70 is: 983.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.70 : 1,127.55 = 655.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.70/1,127.55 = 655.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.70x = 1,127.55 × 655.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.70x = 739,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,334.54/751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.55

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