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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.47, 1,040.49 and 677.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.47, 1,040.49 and 677.01 is: 933.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.47 : 1,040.49 = 677.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.47/1,040.49 = 677.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.47x = 1,040.49 × 677.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.47x = 704,422.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,422.13/754.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.66

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