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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,041.25 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,041.25 and 675.50 is: 932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,041.25 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,041.25 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,041.25 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 703,364.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,364.38/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.45

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