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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.33, 1,136.54 and 681.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.33, 1,136.54 and 681.29 is: 1,026.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.33 : 1,136.54 = 681.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.33/1,136.54 = 681.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.33x = 1,136.54 × 681.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.33x = 774,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,309.93/754.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.49

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