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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.10, 1,132.65 and 680.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.10, 1,132.65 and 680.70 is: 1,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.10 : 1,132.65 = 680.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.10/1,132.65 = 680.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.10x = 1,132.65 × 680.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.10x = 770,994.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,994.86/755.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.05

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