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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.69, 1,129.23 and 677.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.69, 1,129.23 and 677.61 is: 1,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.69 : 1,129.23 = 677.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.69/1,129.23 = 677.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.69x = 1,129.23 × 677.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.69x = 765,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,177.54/753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.24

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