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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.45, 1,130.96 and 677.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.45, 1,130.96 and 677.90 is: 1,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.45 : 1,130.96 = 677.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.45/1,130.96 = 677.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.45x = 1,130.96 × 677.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.45x = 766,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,682.31/754.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.22

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