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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.13, 1,131.27 and 676.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.13, 1,131.27 and 676.61 is: 1,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.13 : 1,131.27 = 676.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.13/1,131.27 = 676.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.13x = 1,131.27 × 676.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.13x = 765,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,433.96/754.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.00

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