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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,041.50 and 650.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,041.50 and 650.01 is: 896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,041.50 = 650.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,041.50 = 650.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,041.50 × 650.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 676,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,976.96/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.54

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