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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.27, 1,041.37 and 685.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.27, 1,041.37 and 685.34 is: 944.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.27 : 1,041.37 = 685.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.27/1,041.37 = 685.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.27x = 1,041.37 × 685.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.27x = 713,685.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,685.60/755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.95

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