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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,131.30 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,131.30 and 646.20 is: 969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,131.30 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,131.30 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,131.30 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 731,046.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,046.06/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.30

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