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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.32, 1,042.63 and 676.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.32, 1,042.63 and 676.50 is: 933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.32 : 1,042.63 = 676.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.32/1,042.63 = 676.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.32x = 1,042.63 × 676.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.32x = 705,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,339.20/755.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.83

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