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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.31, 1,131.55 and 676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.31, 1,131.55 and 676.80 is: 1,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.31 : 1,131.55 = 676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.31/1,131.55 = 676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.31x = 1,131.55 × 676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.31x = 765,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,835.16/754.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.28

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