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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.04, 1,130.72 and 682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.04, 1,130.72 and 682.08 is: 1,021.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.04 : 1,130.72 = 682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.04/1,130.72 = 682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.04x = 1,130.72 × 682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.04x = 771,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,241.50/755.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.46

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