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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.35, 1,131.73 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.35, 1,131.73 and 682.06 is: 1,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.35 : 1,131.73 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.35/1,131.73 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.35x = 1,131.73 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.35x = 771,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,902.11/754.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.27

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